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# Configure the Docker Engine API for ddlctl

Certain `ddlctl` operations require access to the Docker Engine API.

## Docker Engine and Docker Desktop

1. Verify that you have Docker installed and running.

2. Make sure you can access the Docker daemon:

   ```bash theme={null}
   docker info
   ```

   If the `Server:` section does not return an error, Docker is working and `ddlctl` will function correctly.

<Warning>
  Newer versions of Docker Desktop changed a default setting that blocks access to the default Docker socket. Verify that you have enabled **Allow the default Docker socket to be used** under Docker Desktop’s **Advanced Settings** before continuing.
</Warning>

## Podman

Podman installs the Docker socket in an unconventional place. You can use Podman for `ddlctl` operations by setting the `DOCKER_HOST` environment variable [as described in the Podman documentation](https://podman-desktop.io/docs/migrating-from-docker/using-the-docker_host-environment-variable#procedure).