This section provides a quick introduction to the Docker Hub, including how to create an account.
The Docker Hub is a centralized resource for working with Docker and its components. Docker Hub helps you collaborate with colleagues and get the most out of Docker. To do this, it provides services such as:
In order to use Docker Hub, you will first need to register and create an account. Don't worry, creating an account is simple and free.
There are two ways for you to register and create an account:
Fill in the sign-up form by choosing your user name and password and entering a valid email address. You can also sign up for the Docker Weekly mailing list, which has lots of information about what's going on in the world of Docker.
You can also create a Docker Hub account via the command line with the docker login
command.
$ docker login
Once you've filled in the form, check your email for a welcome message asking for confirmation so we can activate your account.
After you complete the confirmation process, you can login using the web console:
Or via the command line with the docker login
command:
$ docker login
Your Docker Hub account is now active and ready to use.
Next, let's start learning how to Dockerize applications with our “Hello world” exercise.
Go to Dockerizing Applications.