How to Install Docker on Arch Linux: A Step-by-Step Guide

Arch’s rolling release nature ensures that you always work with the latest software, a significant advantage for developers who want to stay ahead of the curve.

First, it’s a good practice to update your system to ensure all existing packages are up to date. This minimizes compatibility issues.

sudo pacman -Syu

Installing Docker on Arch is straightforward, thanks to the availability of Docker in the official Arch repository. Execute the following command:

sudo pacman -S docker docker-compose docker-buildx

To ensure Docker starts automatically at boot, enable and start the service:

sudo systemctl enable --now docker.service

To run Docker commands as a non-root user, you must first add your user to the “docker” group. It is a simple task. To do that, type in the following:

sudo usermod -aG docker ${USER}

You’re now ready to containerize applications and fully take advantage of Docker’s efficiencies and portability.

As always, if you encounter any issues or have questions, let me know in the comments section below. Thank you for following this tutorial, and happy Dockerizing!