Docker : Error response from daemon: user declined directory sharing

Question

While trying to run this command :

docker-compose up

I get this error :

Error response from daemon: user declined directory sharing C:\Users\path_to_my_folder

I am working on windows 10

Possible duplicate https://stackoverflow.com/q/59942110/596285 — BMitch, Jan 27 '22 at 11:30
Does this answer your question? [Error mounting a config file into the container](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/43755922/error-mounting-a-config-file-into-the-container) — Affes Salem, Jan 31 '22 at 00:13
According to the [documentation](https://docs.docker.com/desktop/settings/windows/#file-sharing) this problem is only relevant for Docker running on Windows in Hyper-V mode. Tagging it with "docker-windows-hyperv" or similar might be helpful. — otterrisk, Aug 14 '23 at 10:04

score 77 · Answer 1 · answered Jan 30 '22 at 23:53

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You have to add C:\Users\path_to_my_folder to Docker Filesharing. Go to docker dashboard -> settings ->Resources -> FileSharing. Add required folder and hit Apply & Restart.

answered Jan 30 '22 at 23:53

Stefan Vukovic

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Better yet, add whole C: drive – Stefan Vukovic Jan 30 '22 at 23:56
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adding the whole **C: drive** might help right but not a great choice for security. – Affes Salem Jan 31 '22 at 00:05

score 12 · Answer 2 · answered Apr 28 '22 at 11:51

Normally, Docker will display a desktop notification asking for your confirmation before sharing the folder.

However, if notifications are disabled (for example, if you enabled Focus Assist), the confirmation box won't show and Docker will automatically decline the permission.

score 7 · Answer 3 · answered May 26 '22 at 22:54

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Open Docker and follow this -> settings ->Resources -> FileSharing. Add required folder and hit Apply & Restart

answered May 26 '22 at 22:54

Kamran Huseyn

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score 1 · Answer 4 · answered May 05 '23 at 17:32

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If you have missed the notification or want to add any file or delete existing shared file path, go to Settings -> Resources -> Use the +/- button -> Click Apply and Restart

answered May 05 '23 at 17:32

KarthikaSrinivasan

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score 0 · Answer 5 · answered Feb 15 '23 at 18:53

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Answer from Kamran Huseyn worked for me perfectly on windows (this issue is not observed in my MacOS terminal).

Open Docker and follow this -> settings ->Resources -> FileSharing. Add required folder and hit Apply & Restart!

answered Feb 15 '23 at 18:53

mcxcr

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Just upvote and comment on the answer you like. Posting a new answer to say you like another answer is not useful. – Michael Ribbons Jul 20 '23 at 00:17

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