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Desktop upgrade issues
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Failure to launch Docker Desktop on first run
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Support for Docker Desktop issues on versions up to 6 months older than the latest version, with fixes only on the latest version.
Desktop upgrade issues
Desktop installation issues
Enabling virtualization in BIOS
Enabling Windows features
Installation crashes
Failure to launch Docker Desktop on first run
Usage issues
Configuration issues
Crash closing software
Docker Desktop not behaving as expected
Resources
Docker Documentation
Docker Community Forums
Docker Community Slack
Docker Team subscribers
Docker only offers support for the latest version of Docker Desktop. If you are running an older version, Docker may ask you to update before investigating your support request.
Desktop upgrade issues
Desktop installation issues
Enabling virtualization in BIOS
Enabling Windows features
Installation crashes
Failure to launch Docker Desktop on first run
Usage issues
Configuration issues
Crash closing software
Resources
Docker Documentation
Docker Community Forums
Docker Community Slack
Docker Pro subscribers
Docker only offers support for the latest version of Docker Desktop. If you are running an older version, Docker may ask you to update before investigating your support request.
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Support FAQ
Support tickets
We normally keep tickets open until full resolution; however, we do end up in situations where a request/bug has to be escalated to our engineering teams over extended periods. In this scenario, we will close out the support ticket as ‘Solved’ even if the underlying issue is not resolved. If your team responds to any ticket we’ve marked as ‘Solved’, the ticket will reopen with your latest comment. Please include logs, steps taken, and any relevant information (e.g., environment, architecture, etc.).
Support documentation
Docker Documentation provides additional information about what is and is not supported.
Billing and payments
The Docker Billing documentation includes frequently asked questions and solutions. If you are unable to find a solution here, contact Docker Support by opening a support ticket.
Restoring deleted data
Docker will consider restoration requests only when the request is for a project or group that is part of a paid Team or Business subscription, and one of the following is true:
- The data was deleted due to a Docker bug/issue
- The organization’s contract includes a specific provision
Log/IP access requests
Due to legal/privacy laws and for the security of our other customers, Docker does not provide raw logs, IP addresses, or other information requests related to our customers.
Docker pricing
Refer to the Docker Pricing page to learn more about subscription features and support.
Accessing the Support Portal
To access the Customer Support Portal:
- Sign in to Docker.
- Select the correct organization from the organization switcher.
- Open the Help (?) menu in the top navigation.
- Select Support Portal.
The Support Portal opens in your current browser tab.
Note: Access to the Support Portal is being rolled out in phases. If you do not see Support Portal in the Help menu, it may not yet be enabled for your organization.
Using the Support Portal
Landing Page
The landing page provides a quick snapshot of your support activity.
You can:
- View active cases at a glance
- Create a new case
- Quickly jump to case details
Create a new case
- Select New case
- Provide the subject, description, topic, and sub-topic
- Submit to create the case
All Cases (Case History)
The All Cases view shows all cases associated with your organization.
You can:
- View case status (Open, Pending, Action Required, On Hold, Closed)
- See topic, sub-topic, case owner, and last updated time
- Filter, sort, and customize visible columns
- Export case data
Open a case
- Select any row to open the Detailed Case View
Detailed Case View
Each case provides full visibility into its progress and history.
You can:
- Review case metadata and description
- Add collaborators to the case
- View the activity timeline with comments and responses
- Download attachments (if permitted)
Comment on a case
- Enter your message in the activity editor
- Add additional users to notify
- Select Send
Reopen a case
- Adding a new comment to a Solved case will automatically reopen it
Permissions
How is access to support cases controlled?
Support case access is based on organization membership.
- If you are part of an organization, you can see that organization’s support cases.
- Visibility does not automatically grant interaction rights.
Who can interact with a support case?
Only users who are directly involved with a case can interact with it.
You can interact with a case if you:
- Created the case
- Are added as a collaborator on the case
How does the access hierarchy work?
Access follows a strict hierarchy:
Company → Organization → User
- Access flows downward only
- Nothing flows upward automatically
- Teams do not grant additional visibility beyond the organization
Why can company or organization owners see more cases?
- Company owners can see all cases across their organizations
- Organization owners can see all cases within their organization
- This visibility supports administration, compliance, and escalation workflows
Why can my colleague see a case but not comment on it?
Seeing a case and interacting with it are separate permissions.
Common reason a user can view but not comment:
- They are an organization member but not added to the case
Who can download attachments?
Attachments are restricted to protect sensitive data.
Only case creators and active collaborators can download attachments.
Do teams affect support case access?
No. Teams are used for internal organization and grouping only.
Support case visibility and permissions are controlled at the organization level, not the team level.
Summary of case permissions
|
Action |
Who Can Do It |
|---|---|
|
See a case |
Org members, org owners, company owners, case participants |
|
Comment |
Case creator, active collaborators |
|
Download attachments |
Case creator, active collaborators only |