# Get Docker Desktop




## Explanation

Docker Desktop is the all-in-one package to build images, run containers, and so much more.
This guide will walk you through the installation process, enabling you to experience Docker Desktop firsthand.


> **Docker Desktop terms**
>
> Commercial use of Docker Desktop in larger enterprises (more than 250
> employees OR more than $10 million USD in annual revenue) requires a [paid subscription](https://www.docker.com/pricing?ref=Docs&refAction=DocsGetDockerDesktop).

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Once it's installed, complete the setup process and you're all set to run a Docker container.

## Try it out

In this hands-on guide, you will see how to run a Docker container using Docker Desktop.

Follow the instructions to run a container using the CLI.


## Run your first container

Open your CLI terminal and start a container by running the `docker run` command:



```console
$ docker run -d -p 8080:80 docker/welcome-to-docker
```

## Access the frontend

For this container, the frontend is accessible on port `8080`. To open the website, visit [http://localhost:8080](http://localhost:8080) in your browser.





![Screenshot of the landing page of the Nginx web server, coming from the running container](/get-started/docker-concepts/the-basics/images/access-the-frontend.webp?border=true)

## Manage containers using Docker Desktop


1. Open Docker Desktop and select the **Containers** field on the left sidebar.
2. You can view information about your container including logs, and files, and even access the shell by selecting the **Exec** tab.

   ![Screenshot of exec into the running container in Docker Desktop](/get-started/introduction/get-docker-desktop/images/exec-into-docker-container.webp?border=true)


3. Select the **Inspect** field to obtain detailed information about the container. You can perform various actions such as pause, resume, start or stop containers, or explore the **Logs**, **Bind mounts**, **Exec**, **Files**, and **Stats** tabs.

![Screenshot of inspecting the running container in Docker Desktop](/get-started/introduction/get-docker-desktop/images/inspecting-container.webp?border=true)

Docker Desktop simplifies container management for developers by streamlining the setup, configuration, and compatibility of applications across different environments, thereby addressing the pain points of environment inconsistencies and deployment challenges.

## What's next?

Now that you have Docker Desktop installed and ran your first container, it's time to start developing with containers.

[Develop with containers](/get-started/introduction/get-docker-desktop/develop-with-containers)