How to install Docker on Ubuntu 22.04?

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I'm setting up a new Ubuntu 22.04 server and need to install Docker. What's the recommended way to install it? Should I use the convenience script or the manual apt method?

Any tips for post-installation steps would also be appreciated.

Neeraj Jha · Accepted Answer

**Use the official convenience script for the quickest setup:**

```bash
curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com -o get-docker.sh
sudo sh get-docker.sh
```

Then add your user to the docker group to avoid using sudo:

```bash
sudo usermod -aG docker $USER
newgrp docker
```

Verify with `docker --version` and `docker run hello-world`.

For production servers, the manual apt method gives you more control over versions. Check our [Docker Guide](/guides/docker) for the full walkthrough.

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