# How To

Last validated Jan 29, 2026

* [Connect a Docker container to your tailnet with an alternative Docker manager](/docs/features/containers/docker/how-to/connect-docker-alt-manager) — Run the Tailscale Docker image with alternative container managers like Podman, Portainer, or Colima using the same configuration.

* [Connect a Docker container to your tailnet with Docker Compose](/docs/features/containers/docker/how-to/connect-docker-container) — Set up a Tailscale-connected container using Docker Compose with nginx, allowing secure access to the service over your tailnet.

* [Connect a Docker container to your tailnet with standalone Docker](/docs/features/containers/docker/how-to/connect-docker-standalone) — Run the Tailscale Docker image using a single command to create and authenticate a container to your tailnet.