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Podman error: Docker socket is not disguised correctly

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I installed a fresh new version of *Podman Desktop* app version 1.18.0 on macOS Sequoia . After launching *Podman Desktop* app, I get a floating notification window that says: >Docker socket is not disguised correctly > >The Docker socket (/var/run/docker.sock) is not being properly disguised by Podman. This could potentially cause docker-compatible tools to fail. Please disable any conflicting tools and re-enable Docker Compatibility. A search on both Google and Ecosia for this message comes up empty. Am I the only user in the universe suffering this error? 👉🏽 And what is this error? And how to fix? I have no idea how to properly disguise a socket. I have no legacy Docker work to bring to this Podman. So do I care about Docker compatibility?
Asked by Basil Bourque (1671 rep)
Apr 29, 2025, 09:49 PM
Last activity: May 13, 2025, 07:22 AM