diff --git a/docker-id/index.md b/docker-id/index.md index f7729954b12..01c91c63991 100644 --- a/docker-id/index.md +++ b/docker-id/index.md @@ -7,15 +7,11 @@ redirect_from: - /docker-hub/accounts/ --- -Your free Docker ID grants you access to Docker Hub repositories, and some beta programs. All you need is an email address. - -This account also allows you to log in to services such as the Docker Support -Center, the Docker Forums, and the Docker Success portal. - +Your free Docker ID grants you access to Docker Hub repositories and some beta programs. All you need is an email address. ## Register for a Docker ID -Your Docker ID becomes your user namespace for hosted Docker services, and becomes your username on the Docker Forums. +Your Docker ID becomes your user namespace for hosted Docker services, and becomes your username on the Docker Forums. To create a new Docker ID: 1. Go to the [Docker Hub signup page](https://hub.docker.com/signup/). @@ -25,25 +21,22 @@ Your Docker ID becomes your user namespace for hosted Docker services, and becom 3. Enter a unique, valid email address. -4. Enter a password between 6 and 128 characters long. +4. Enter a password. Note that the password must be at least 9 characters. -3. Click **Sign up**. +5. Complete the Captcha verification and then then click **Sign up**. Docker sends a verification email to the address you provided. -4. Click the link in the email to verify your address. +6. Verify your email address to complete the registration process. > **Note**: You cannot log in with your Docker ID until you verify your email address. - ## Log in Once you register and verify your Docker ID email address, you can log in -to [Docker Hub](https://hub.docker.com) and [Docker Support](https://support.docker.com). - -![Login](images/login2019.png) +to [Docker Hub](https://hub.docker.com). -You can also log in using the `docker login` command. (You can read more about `docker login` [here](../engine/reference/commandline/login.md).) +You can also log in through the CLI using the `docker login` command. For more information, see [`docker login`](../engine/reference/commandline/login.md). > **Warning**: > When you use the `docker login` command, your credentials are