> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://www.netexec.wiki/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://www.netexec.wiki/getting-started/installation/using-docker.md).

# Using Docker

## Installing Docker for Windows/Mac

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If Python is available it is recommended to install NetExec with pipx
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="warning" %}
For Windows and Mac (x86\_64/arm64) we recommend installing Docker Desktop. Especially Mac, as installation tends to be flaky via other means.
{% endhint %}

Download Docker Desktop: <https://www.docker.com/products/docker-desktop/>

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Requires Windows 10/11 Pro, Enterprise, or Education and CPU virtualization enabled in BIOS (Intel VT-x / AMD-V)
{% endhint %}

After installation, the Docker Desktop process needs to be running and can be backgrounded

## Installing Docker for Unix

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Docker can be installed on WSL2, as this version does not treat Docker as a nested hypervisor
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## Installing Docker for Ubuntu/Debian

```bash
apt install docker.io
systemctl start docker
systemctl enable docker
```

## Installing Docker for Arch Linux

```bash
pacman -S docker
systemctl start docker
systemctl enable docker
```

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To avoid running Docker as root, without `sudo`

```bash
usermod -aG docker $USER
```

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## Building NetExec Docker Container

Building and running the container

```bash
git clone https://github.com/Pennyw0rth/NetExec
cd NetExec
docker build -t netexec .
docker run --rm -it netexec --help
```


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