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How to login to Docker Desktop for Linux

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How to login to Docker Desktop for Linux
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Logging into Docker Desktop for Linux is not a straightforward process.

The Issue

The reason why you have landed here is most probably because of the following error:

Unable to log in. You must initialize pass before logging in to Docker Desktop.

Solution

First, create a gpg key:

gpg --generate-key

Expected output after answering all questions:

Then run pass init with the string shown in the screenshot.

Now the sign-in button works as expected.

Sources:

https://docs.docker.com/desktop/get-started/#credentials-management-for-linux-users

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMcvwqvgU5U&t=590s