<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Moving Docker's data to an external drive on MacOS can help free up internal storage space without compromising performance or stability.</li><li>Identify the Docker Data Directory where all images, containers, and volumes are stored.</li><li>Quit Docker Desktop application to ensure data integrity during the process.</li><li>Use Terminal to move the Docker data directory to your external drive by running a specific command.</li><li>Create a symbolic link from the original location to the new one to make Docker think its files are still in the default path.</li><li>Restart Docker Desktop to allow it to follow the symlink and utilize the data on the external drive.</li><li>Verify that Docker is working correctly by running a container like 'docker run hello-world.'</li><li>Accessorize your Mac Mini M4 with accessories like the Ugreen Docking Station and Samsung 990 Evo NVMe SSD for expanded storage and high performance.</li></ul>

How to Move Docker Data to an External Drive on MacOS

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