How to change Docker sock file location?

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Wondering how to change the docker.sock file path?

What is Docker Socket?

It is the entry point for a Docker API.

This socket is used by Docker CLI by default to execute docker commands.

Let me show you how to change the location of the docker sock file.

Firstly, if the docker service is running on your system, stop it.

To confirm it has stopped, spin up the status command.

Lets start the docker service, and check the status if it got started.

You have successfully updated the location of docker sock file.

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