How to create a remote Docker builder in Easypanel?

In this guide, we will learn how to create a remote Docker builder in Easypanel. In versions above 2.8.0, Easypanel supports remote Docker builders. Following this guide will help you to create a remote Docker builder to avoid high resource consumption on your machine.

Prerequisites

• Easypanel installed and running on your server (version above 2.8.0).
• a remote server with Docker installed and running.

Step 1 - Create the Docker Builder on your remote server

Run the following command on your remote server to create the Docker builder:

docker run -d --rm \
  --name=remote-buildkitd \
  --privileged \
  -p 1234:1234 \
  moby/buildkit:latest \
  --addr tcp://0.0.0.0:1234

This command will create a Docker builder on your remote server and expose the port 1234.

Step 2 - Connect to your remote Docker builder

Run the following command on your main server to create the Docker builder:

docker buildx create \
  --use \
  --name remote-container \
  --driver remote \
  --driver-opt default-load=true \
  tcp://{REMOTE_SERVER_IP}:1234

Summary

By following the steps above, you can easily create a remote Docker builder. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further assistance.