# blog.podman.io Published articles for blog.podman.io. This is one page of public article previews, not the complete archive. Follow Next page to continue. Summaries are not the original full articles. ## Rootless Podman: Preserving Source IPs DevFeed: [Rootless Podman: Preserving Source IPs]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Jan Rodak Published: 2026-09-04T14:25:02Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [blog.podman.io]() Topics: [podman](), [Containers](), [Networks](), [Access Control](), [Logging]() Tags: [blog](), [bridge](), [container](), [containers](), [ipv4](), [ipv6](), [logging](), [networks](), [podman](), [port](), [rate-limiting](), [routing](), [tips-and-tricks]() ### AI overview This article explains how Pesto, a companion tool from the passt project, addresses Rootless Podman's inability to preserve incoming client source IPs on bridge networks. Pesto updates pasta's forwarding table so traffic reaches containers without source-address rewriting, while retaining existing port-mapping capabilities. The article also documents configuration steps, traffic flow, supported networking features, and limitations when switching from the current forwarder. ### Source excerpt Rootless Podman has a long-standing limitation reported since 2020: containers on bridge networks can't see the real source IP of incoming connections. The `rootlessport` userspace proxy rewrites the source to the container's own subnet address, breaking IP-based access control, logging, and rate limiting. Pesto, a new companion tool from the passt project solves this. Pesto [...] ## Podman 6.1.0: Volume Renaming, Machine Restarts, and a Long List of Bug Fixes DevFeed: [Podman 6.1.0: Volume Renaming, Machine Restarts, and a Long List of Bug Fixes]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Mohan Boddu Published: 2026-08-17T19:51:34Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [blog.podman.io]() Topics: [podman](), [podman machine](), [API](), [Containers](), [macOS](), [Windows](), [Windows Subsystem for Linux](), [Docker]() Tags: [announcement](), [api](), [articles](), [blog](), [bug-fixes](), [buildah](), [containers](), [docker](), [macos](), [new-feature](), [podman](), [podman-desktop](), [podman-machine](), [release](), [releases](), [update](), [volume](), [windows](), [wsl]() ### AI overview Podman 6.1.0 adds volume renaming, a dedicated podman machine restart command, idempotent network removal, retry options for manifest pushes, improved Kubernetes healthcheck mapping, WSL port-forwarding support, IPv6 forwarding fixes, and free-memory reporting. It also improves Docker-compatible API behavior and includes numerous bug fixes and dependency updates. ### Source excerpt Podman 6.1.0 is here, and while it's not a flashy release, it's the kind of update that quietly makes day-to-day container work smoother. This release focuses on rounding out long-requested quality-of-life commands, tightening up podman machine reliability across Windows, macOS, and WSL, and squashing a healthy batch of bugs in Quadlet, healthchecks, and the API [...] ## Podman Container Tools Grows DevFeed: [Podman Container Tools Grows]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: mheon Published: 2026-08-10T18:18:27Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [blog.podman.io]() Topics: [podman](), [Buildah](), [Skopeo](), [GitHub](), [Cloud Native Ecosystem]() Tags: [api](), [buildah](), [ci](), [cloud-native](), [cncf](), [github](), [images](), [io](), [podman](), [podman-machine](), [python](), [releases](), [signing](), [skopeo](), [storage](), [uncategorized]() ### AI overview The Podman 6.0 release moves Podman, Buildah, and Skopeo into a new GitHub organization owned by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation. Additional repositories, including podman-machine-os and container-libs, are joining the project, while further moves for podman-py, project websites, utility repositories, Netavark, and Aardvark-dns are planned or under consideration. ### Source excerpt As part of the Podman 6.0 release, we've moved Podman, Buildah, and Skopeo into a new GitHub organization owned by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF). For most people, the most visible part of this is that the old repositories in the github.com/containers organization now redirect to https://github.com/podman-container-tools, but we've also made some other changes [...] ## Podman 6: New Dual-Purpose MSI Installer Explained DevFeed: [Podman 6: New Dual-Purpose MSI Installer Explained]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Mario Loriedo Published: 2026-07-15T09:19:06Z Content type: tutorial Language: en Sources: [blog.podman.io]() Topics: [podman](), [Windows](), [virtualization](), [Windows Subsystem for Linux]() Tags: [architecture](), [articles](), [blog](), [ci-cd](), [compatibility](), [improvements](), [installation](), [new-feature](), [podman](), [podman-machine](), [virtualization](), [windows]() ### AI overview Podman 6 introduces a dual-purpose MSI installer for Windows. It defaults to per-user installation without administrative privileges, while still supporting per-machine installation. The redesign separates virtualization setup from the installer, improving reliability and simplifying maintenance. Users upgrading from older EXE-based versions must uninstall the previous version first, but Podman data and machine configurations are preserved. ### Source excerpt Podman 6 introduces a revamped Windows installer, allowing users to install without administrative privileges, simplifying enterprise usage. The transition to a Dual-Purpose MSI package improves reliability by separating virtualization setup from the installer. Additionally, compatibility with community package managers like Scoop and Chocolatey enhances user experience. Feedback is encouraged for further improvements. ## Hyper-V Machines for Unprivileged Users DevFeed: [Hyper-V Machines for Unprivileged Users]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Mario Loriedo Published: 2026-07-10T09:55:21Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [blog.podman.io]() Topics: [podman](), [Windows](), [Authorization](), [Provisioning](), [configuration](), [Usability]() Tags: [announcement](), [enterprise](), [env-file-security](), [new-feature](), [podman](), [podman-machine](), [provisioning](), [release](), [terminal](), [windows](), [workflow]() ### AI overview The article describes upcoming Podman 6 improvements for managing Hyper-V-based Podman machines on Windows without full administrator access. After one-time administrative host setup, developers can create, start, stop, remove, and query machines from a standard terminal, including on locked-down corporate laptops. The changes include reuse of Hyper-V socket registry configuration and host pre-provisioning for permissions and required registry entries. ### Source excerpt For Windows users on Hyper-V, certain common tasks, such as machine creation and removal, required a trip to the IT help desk for administrative approval. With the upcoming release of Podman 6, we are breaking down this barrier. After an initial setup performed by an admin, it will be possible to manage Hyper-V-based Podman machines as a non-administrator, even on locked-down corporate laptops. ## Automatic CA Certificate Import in Podman 6 DevFeed: [Automatic CA Certificate Import in Podman 6]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Mario Loriedo Published: 2026-07-08T09:26:23Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [blog.podman.io]() Topics: [podman](), [Containers](), [cross-platform](), [configuration](), [Go](), [Linux](), [macOS](), [Windows](), [Windows Subsystem for Linux]() Tags: [announcement](), [articles](), [certificates](), [community](), [configuration](), [containers](), [cross-platform](), [developers](), [enterprise](), [go](), [linux](), [macos](), [new-feature](), [podman](), [podman-machine](), [providers](), [qemu](), [security](), [windows](), [wsl]() ### AI overview Podman 6 introduces optional automatic import of trusted host CA certificates into Podman Machine guests. The feature synchronizes certificates on machine boot, helping containers access internal registries and web services without manual certificate export and injection. ### Source excerpt With the release of Podman 6.0, an improvement for enterprise users and developers behind corporate proxies is the new automatic import of host certificates for the Podman machine. ## Introducing Podman v6.0.0 DevFeed: [Introducing Podman v6.0.0]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Mohan Boddu Published: 2026-07-02T13:24:57Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [blog.podman.io]() Topics: [podman](), [Containers](), [networking](), [API](), [configuration](), [Docker](), [releases]() Tags: [announcement](), [api](), [blog](), [compatibility](), [config](), [containers](), [latest-release](), [networking](), [new-features](), [podman](), [release-notes](), [releases]() ### AI overview Podman v6.0.0 is a major release focused on modernizing core infrastructure, improving security and user experience, and adding new container-management capabilities. Highlights include a modernized networking stack, expanded podman machine support, an overhauled Quadlet system with REST API support, updated configuration-file handling, and improved Docker compatibility. ### Source excerpt We're thrilled to announce that Podman v6.0.0 is now available! This major release brings a host of significant improvements and new features designed to enhance your container management experience. You can find the latest release on our GitHub, and it will be rolling out to your favorite package managers very soon. Many thanks to all [...] ## Podman 6 Configuration File Changes DevFeed: [Podman 6 Configuration File Changes]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Paul Holzinger Published: 2026-06-22T16:14:55Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [blog.podman.io]() Topics: [podman](), [configuration](), [Containers]() Tags: [announcement](), [blog](), [buildah](), [code](), [configuration](), [containers](), [files](), [git](), [go](), [image](), [libraries](), [podman](), [registry](), [releases](), [root](), [skopeo](), [storage]() ### AI overview This article introduces the major configuration-file rework planned for Podman 6. The changes affect Podman, Buildah, Skopeo, and shared container libraries, including how files such as containers.conf, registries.conf, storage.conf, policy.json, registries.d, and certs.d are handled and parsed. ### Source excerpt Podman 6 is about to be released soon, so I would like to talk about the biggest change we made: a major rework of how we handle and parse our configuration files. This does not just affect Podman but also Buildah, Skopeo, and many other tools building on top of our underlying go.podman.io/image and go.podman.io/storage [...] ## Podman 6 Release Delayed DevFeed: [Podman 6 Release Delayed]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: mheon Published: 2026-05-04T14:37:44Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [blog.podman.io]() Topics: [podman](), [configuration]() Tags: [configuration](), [developer](), [developers](), [features](), [podman](), [podman-desktop](), [release](), [testing](), [uncategorized]() ### AI overview The Podman 6 release has been delayed because several committed features, including a major configuration file handling rework benefiting Podman Desktop, are still being completed. The release is now expected no earlier than the week of May 25-29, after release candidates are prepared for testing. ### Source excerpt As we draw close to the release of Podman 6, our developers have been working hard to get the features we committed to last year as part of our High Level Design ready and merged upstream. Unfortunately, it is taking longer than expected. In particular, several important features (including a rework of our configuration file [...] ## Podman Standups! DevFeed: [Podman Standups!]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: tsweeney Published: 2026-05-01T17:21:55Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [blog.podman.io]() Topics: [podman](), [GitHub Issues]() Tags: [2026](), [cncf](), [community](), [events](), [github-issues](), [podman](), [red-hat](), [team](), [uncategorized](), [video]() ### AI overview The Podman project is moving its recurring standup meetings to the CNCF calendar so the wider community can join. Meetings will occur on Mondays and Thursdays, beginning May 4, 2026, with status roundtables followed by optional discussion topics. The existing Podman Community Cabal meeting will end after May 5, 2026. ### Source excerpt The standups are coming, the standups are coming! Come one, come all to the Podman Standup Meetings! For the past many years, the Podman team at Red Hat has held standup meetings on Mondays at 10:00 a.m. Eastern, and also on Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. Eastern. (Currently UTC-4, then UTC-5 once the USA goes to [...]