page_title: Getting started with Docker Hub
page_description: Introductory guide to getting an account on Docker Hub
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# Getting Started with Docker Hub

*How do I use Docker Hub?*

In this section we're going to introduce you, very quickly!, to
[Docker Hub](https://hub.docker.com) and create an account.

[Docker Hub](https://hub.docker.com) is the central hub for Docker. It
helps you to manage Docker and its components. It provides services such
as:

* Hosting images.
* User authentication.
* Automated image builds and work flow tools like build triggers and web
  hooks.
* Integration with GitHub and BitBucket.

Docker Hub helps you collaborate with colleagues and get the most out of
Docker.

In order to use Docker Hub you will need to register an account. Don't
panic! It's totally free and really easy.

## Creating a Docker Hub Account

There are two ways you can create a Docker Hub account:

* Via the web, or
* Via the command line.

### Sign up via the web!

Fill in the [sign-up form](https://www.docker.io/account/signup/) and
choose your user name and specify some details such as an email address.

![Register using the sign-up page](/userguide/register-web.png)

### Signup via the command line

You can also create a Docker Hub account via the command line using the
`docker login` command.

    $ sudo docker login

### Confirm your email

Once you've filled in the form then check your email for a welcome
message and activate your account.

![Confirm your registration](/userguide/register-confirm.png)

### Login!

Then you can login using the web console:

![Login using the web console](/userguide/login-web.png)

Or via the command line and the `docker login` command:

    $ sudo docker login

Now your Docker Hub account is active and ready for you to use!

##  Next steps

Now let's start Dockerizing applications with our "Hello World!" exercise.

Go to [Dockerizing Applications](/userguide/dockerizing).