Display client and server version details.
Section: Basics
Show Docker version
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docker versionExplanation
Useful to confirm API compatibility and engine version before troubleshooting.
Learn the surrounding workflow
Compare similar commands or jump into common fixes when this command is part of a bigger troubleshooting path.
Related commands
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Show Docker system info
Display engine-wide diagnostic and configuration information.
Login to a registry
Authenticate to a registry such as Docker Hub or a private registry.