How to Install Docker in Proxmox VE - Complete Beginner’s Guide

Question: How do I install Docker in Proxmox?

Answer: Follow these simple steps

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Option 1: Install Docker in LXC Container (Recommended)

Step 1: Create Container

1. Create new LXC container (Ubuntu or Debian)
2. Use at least 2 CPU, 4GB RAM

Step 2: Install Docker

apt update && apt install -y docker.io
systemctl enable docker
systemctl start docker

Step 3: Test Docker

docker run hello-world

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Option 2: Install Docker in VM

Steps:

1. Create new VM with Ubuntu
2. Install Docker:

curl get.docker.com | sh

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How to Install Portainer for Web UI

docker run -d -p 9000:9000 -v /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock portainer/portainer

Access at: http://your-ip:9000

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