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Container Registry

Create a Registry

Learn how to create a container registry in DCR

Create a Container Registry

This guide details the process of provisioning a new container registry using the DCR (Distributed Container Registry) service.

Prerequisites

Before creating a registry, ensure you have:

  • Access to the Nexqloud Dashboard
  • Sufficient credit or payment method linked to your account
  • Active account permissions to create DCR resources

Creating a Registry

Step 1: Navigate to DCR Service

  1. Log in to the Nexqloud Console
  2. From the left-hand navigation menu, locate the Container section
  3. Click on DCR Container Registry
  4. On the main dashboard, click the Create Registry button located in the top center

Step 2: Configure Registry Details

Enter the specifications for your new registry in the "New Registry" form:

Registry Name

Enter a unique identifier for your registry (e.g., dcp-dcr-demo-01)

Important: Registry names must be globally unique across the platform.

Visibility/Type

Choose the access level for your registry:

  • Private: Access is restricted to authenticated users only (Recommended for proprietary code)
  • Public: Images can be pulled by anyone without authentication (Coming soon)
Note: Only Private registries are currently available.

Step 3: Review and Create

  1. Once the details are filled, click the Create button
  2. A confirmation prompt with default credentials for the registry will appear

Step 4: Validation & Access

After creation:

  1. You will be redirected to the Registries Page with your default generated credentials displayed
  2. Access Registry Details: Click on the Registry Name to open the details dashboard

The registry details page provides:

  • Repositories: View your pushed container images here
  • Setup/Instructions: Locate the CLI commands for logging in (docker login), tagging, and pushing images to this specific registry

Important Notes

Endpoint URL

Once created, your registry will have a specific endpoint URL:

dcr.nexqloud.io/your-registry-name

This endpoint is required for your Docker/Podman push commands.

Credentials

Ensure you save the generated credentials displayed after registry creation. These are required to authenticate your local Docker client.

You can also manage credentials from the registry settings tab.

Next Steps

Overview

Introduction to DCR (Distributed Container Registry)

Push Images to Registry

Learn how to push container images to your DCR registry