Troubleshooting Docker Permissions: Running Docker Commands Without Sudo

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> Receiving errors when trying to run without root?
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> The `docker` user group exists but contains no users, which is why you’re required 
> to use `sudo` to run Docker commands. Continue to [Linux postinstall](/engine/install/linux-postinstall) 
> to allow non-privileged users to run Docker commands and for other optional configuration steps.

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Title: Troubleshooting Docker Permissions: Running Docker Commands Without Sudo

Summary

If you are encountering errors when running Docker commands without root privileges (using `sudo`), it's likely because your user is not part of the `docker` group. The `docker` group exists but contains no users by default. The linked Linux postinstall guide provides instructions on how to configure Docker to allow non-privileged users to run Docker commands and perform other optional setup steps.