Boost Docker on Windows: Easy Guide to Setting Registry Mirrors

When using Docker on Windows, users in China often face slow download speeds or connection failures. This guide explains how to configure Docker to use a domestic registry mirror, improving download performance.

Prerequisites

Ensure Docker for Windows is installed and running.

Steps

Step 1: Open Docker Settings.

Step 2: Select the "Daemon" tab.

Step 3: Add a registry mirror in the JSON editor.

Step 4: Click "Apply & Restart" to save changes.

Step 5: Restart the Docker service.

Step 1: Open Docker Settings

# Open Docker Settings
docker settings

Step 3: Configure the Mirror

{
  "registry-mirrors": [
    "https://registry.docker-cn.com"
  ]
}

Step 5: Restart Docker Service

# Restart Docker Service
docker restart

Note: If you use a proxy or firewall, ensure they are configured correctly to avoid connection issues.

This completes the setup of Docker registry mirrors on Windows, allowing faster image downloads.