How to make Docker work in China

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Learn how to make Docker work in China by configuring a proxy or using a mirror registry

intermediate Published 9 Feb 2026
Action Steps
  1. Configure a proxy server using Docker's HTTP proxy settings to bypass network restrictions
  2. Use a mirror registry like Docker Hub Mirror or China Mobile's Docker registry to download images
  3. Set up a VPN to access Docker Hub and other restricted resources
  4. Modify Docker's daemon.json file to include the proxy settings
  5. Test the configuration by pulling a Docker image
Who Needs to Know This

DevOps teams and developers working with Docker in China will benefit from this solution to overcome download issues

Key Insight

💡 Using a proxy or mirror registry can help bypass network restrictions and download Docker images in China

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Learn how to make Docker work in China by configuring a proxy or using a mirror registry

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