Run a Solana Test Validator using Docker

Running a local test validator of Solana is easy and more reliable vs depending on testnet or devnet.

Step 1: Make sure docker is installed

Download it here: https://docs.docker.com/get-docker/

Step 2: Pull the docker image

Run this command:

docker pull werbitt/solana-test-validator

Step 3: Run the container

Run the container:

docker run -d -p 8899:8899 -p 8900:8900 werbitt/solana-test-validator

Test it out

Connect any wallet app or use https://www.sollet.io/ and connect to localhost:8899