Set up your subscription

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Docker subscriptions provide features and benefits for individual developers, teams, and enterprise businesses. This page explains how to set up subscriptions for personal accounts and organizations.

Before you begin, make sure you have a Docker ID. To learn more about what's included with each tier, see Docker subscriptions and features and Docker Pricing.

Important

For United States customers, Docker began collecting sales tax on July 1, 2024. For European customers, Docker began collecting VAT on March 1, 2025. For United Kingdom customers, Docker began collecting VAT on May 1, 2025.

To ensure that tax assessments are correct, make sure that your billing information and VAT/Tax ID, if applicable, are updated. If you're exempt from sales tax, see Register a tax certificate.

Set up a Docker subscription for a personal account

When you create your Docker ID, you automatically get a Docker Personal subscription. This subscription includes essential Docker tools at no cost. If you want to continue with Docker Personal, no further action is needed. You can start using Docker Desktop, Docker Hub, and other tools immediately.

If you need additional features like Docker Build Cloud minutes and more Docker Scout repositories, see Upgrade your subscription.

Set up a Docker subscription for an organization

You can subscribe a new or existing organization to Docker Team or Business subscriptions. Only organization owners can manage billing for the organization.

  1. Create your Docker ID if you don't already have one.
  2. Create your organization or use an existing organization you own.
  3. Choose and purchase a Docker Team or Business subscription for the organization.

To upgrade an existing organization's subscription, see Upgrade your subscription.