[Resolved] "Permission Denied": Fixing Docker Daemon Socket Access

Ever encountered the frustrating "permission denied" error while trying to connect to the Docker daemon? Don't worry, this common hurdle can be easily overcome! This blog post equips you with the knowledge to tackle this issue and get your Docker containers up and running smoothly.

Understanding the Error

The error message "Got permission denied while trying to connect to the Docker daemon socket at unix:///var/run/docker.sock" signifies that your user account lacks the necessary permissions to interact with the Docker daemon. The Docker daemon, the heart of Docker, runs with group privileges, and only authorized users can access it.

The Fix

Fortunately, resolving this permission issue is a straightforward process. Here's a step-by-step guide to granting your user the required access:

Joining the "user" to "docker" Group:

• Open a terminal with administrative (sudo) privileges. You can achieve this by typing sudo su in your terminal.

Verify the existence of the "docker" group. Use the command getent group docker.

The final step is to add your user to the "docker" group. Execute the command sudo usermod -aG docker <your_username>, replacing <your_username> with your actual username.

Restarting the Docker Daemon:After adding your user to the group, a restart of the Docker daemon is required for the changes to take effect. Use the command sudo systemctl restart docker to achieve this.

Now please try to access docker issue will be resolved.If issue still persist please logout from the terminal and login back(Some time shell needs to restarted 😄)

By following these steps, you should be able to successfully connect to the Docker daemon and unleash the power of containerization in your projects. Now, go forth and build, deploy, and manage your applications with ease!