Docker Group
How do I create a user for docker container?
You can use the below commad inside the dockerfile to create a user for docker container.
RUN groupadd -r groupname && useradd -r -g groupname username
- groupadd is used to create a group (groupname).
- useradd is used to create a user (username) and add them to the specified group.
- The USER instruction sets the default user for the subsequent commands in the Dockerfile.
How do I see users in docker?
Use the following command to inspect the detailed configuration of a running or stopped container:
docker inspect <container_name_or_id>
How To Add User To Docker Group?
Adding the user to the docker group is a common practice adding the user to the docker group allows you to interact with the docker daemon without requiring sudo pervillages. Without adding a user to the Docker group, running Docker commands typically requires superuser privileges. Adding a user to the docker group allows you to run the commands without docker privileges.