Docker Desktop Installation: Proxy Configuration, Admin Tips, and Further Resources

- `--user=<username>`: Performs the privileged configurations once during installation. This removes the need for the user to grant root privileges on first run. For more information, see [Privileged helper permission requirements](/manuals/desktop/setup/install/mac-permission-requirements.md#permission-requirements). To find the username, enter `ls /Users` in the CLI. - `--admin-settings`: Automatically creates an `admin-settings.json` file which is used by administrators to control certain Docker Desktop settings on client machines within their organization. For more information, see [Settings Management](/manuals/security/for-admins/hardened-desktop/settings-management/_index.md). - It must be used together with the `--allowed-org=<org name>` flag. - For example: `--allowed-org=<org name> --admin-settings="{'configurationFileVersion': 2, 'enhancedContainerIsolation': {'value': true, 'locked': false}}"` ##### Proxy configuration - `--proxy-http-mode=<mode>`: Sets the HTTP Proxy mode. The two modes are `system` (default) or `manual`. - `--override-proxy-http=<URL>`: Sets the URL of the HTTP proxy that must be used for outgoing HTTP requests. It requires `--proxy-http-mode` to be `manual`. - `--override-proxy-https=<URL>`: Sets the URL of the HTTP proxy that must be used for outgoing HTTPS requests, requires `--proxy-http-mode` to be `manual` - `--override-proxy-exclude=<hosts/domains>`: Bypasses proxy settings for the hosts and domains. It's a comma-separated list. > [!TIP] > > As an IT administrator, you can use endpoint management (MDM) software to identify the number of Docker Desktop instances and their versions within your environment. This can provide accurate license reporting, help ensure your machines use the latest version of Docker Desktop, and enable you to [enforce sign-in](/manuals/security/for-admins/enforce-sign-in/_index.md). > - [Intune](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/mem/intune/apps/app-discovered-apps) > - [Jamf](https://docs.jamf.com/10.25.0/jamf-pro/administrator-guide/Application_Usage.html) > - [Kandji](https://support.kandji.io/support/solutions/articles/72000559793-view-a-device-application-list) > - [Kolide](https://www.kolide.com/features/device-inventory/properties/mac-apps) > - [Workspace One](https://blogs.vmware.com/euc/2022/11/how-to-use-workspace-one-intelligence-to-manage-app-licenses-and-reduce-costs.html) ## Where to go next - Explore [Docker's subscriptions](https://www.docker.com/pricing/) to see what Docker can offer you. - [Get started with Docker](/get-started/introduction/_index.md). - [Explore Docker Desktop](/manuals/desktop/use-desktop/_index.md) and all its features. - [Troubleshooting](/manuals/desktop/troubleshoot-and-support/troubleshoot/_index.md) describes common problems, workarounds, how to run and submit diagnostics, and submit issues. - [FAQs](/manuals/desktop/troubleshoot-and-support/faqs/general.md) provide answers to frequently asked questions. - [Release notes](/manuals/desktop/release-notes.md) lists component updates, new features, and improvements associated with Docker Desktop releases. - [Back up and restore data](/manuals/desktop/settings-and-maintenance/backup-and-restore.md) provides instructions on backing up and restoring data related to Docker.

This section details the proxy configuration flags available during Docker Desktop installation, including setting HTTP proxy mode, overriding HTTP/HTTPS proxy URLs, and excluding hosts/domains from proxy settings. It also offers tips for IT administrators on using endpoint management software to track Docker Desktop instances and versions for license reporting and ensuring up-to-date installations. Finally, it provides a list of helpful resources for getting started with Docker, exploring Docker Desktop features, troubleshooting, FAQs, release notes, and backing up/restoring Docker data.