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docker pull — Basic Usage

Use docker pull for a standard administrative task.

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docker pull nginx:latest

Requirements and permissions

Requirements
Docker Engine, Docker Compose, or kubectl
Permissions
Container or cluster permissions vary
Last reviewed
2026-07-31

Examples

Basic Usage

Use docker pull for a standard administrative task.

docker pull nginx:latest

Original command

Download a container image.

docker pull nginx:latest

Common errors

Command not found

Confirm Docker Engine, Docker Compose, or kubectl is installed and available in your current shell.