# Start Dev Container with Podman

IntelliJ IDEA supports creating a Dev Container using [Podman](podman.html). Currently, this support is still in development.

Before you start creating a Dev Container, ensure that [Podman](https://podman-desktop.io/docs/installation) is configured and the minimal prerequisites for Dev Containers are met.

Procedure: Create a Dev Container with Podman

1. Configure [Podman](podman.html).

2. Press `Ctrl+Alt+S` (Windows), `⌘ Comma` (macOS), `⌘ Comma` (IntelliJ IDEA Classic (macOS)), `⌘ Comma` (macOS System Shortcuts), `Ctrl+Alt+S` (XWin), `Ctrl+Alt+S` (GNOME), `Ctrl+Alt+S` (KDE), `Ctrl+Alt+S` (Emacs), `Ctrl+Alt+S` (Sublime Text), `⌘ Comma` (Sublime Text (macOS)), `Ctrl+Alt+S` (NetBeans), `Ctrl+Alt+S` (Visual Studio), `⌘ Comma` (Visual Studio (macOS)), `Ctrl+Alt+S` (Eclipse), `⌘ Comma` (Eclipse (macOS)) to open settings and then select `Build, Execution, Deployment | Docker`.

3. Under the Podman section in the Podman connection list, ensure that you have a Podman machine up and running. Click OK.

![Podman settings](https://resources.jetbrains.com.cn/help/img/idea/2026.2/podman_settings.png)

4. From the Welcome screen, select Remote Development and click Create Dev Container.

5. On the page that opens, select the Podman configuration and select the [necessary project](start-dev-container-from-welcome-screen.html).

6. Click Build Container and Continue.

After the Dev Container is built, the project is opened with JetBrains Client.