How to Reset Ubuntu Dock to Default Settings

You reset your Ubuntu Dock to default settings by running a specific command in the Terminal.

The Ubuntu Dock, typically found on the left side of your screen, acts as your app launcher and displays your favorite and currently running applications.

This reset process effectively restores the original layout and configurations, much like when you first installed Ubuntu, for instance, Ubuntu 22.04 LTS.

If your Ubuntu Dock customizations have caused unexpected behavior or you simply want a clean slate, this simple Terminal command provides an easy solution.

Reset the Dock Panel in Ubuntu Linux

As we’ve discussed, you can reset the Ubuntu Dock Panel to its default settings if it looks or acts differently.

Here’s how to do it.

Open the Ubuntu Terminal app, or press CTRL + ALT + T on your keyboard to launch it.

Then copy and paste the command below and press the Enter or Return key.

dconf reset -f /org/gnome/shell/extensions/dash-to-dock/

Once you run the command, your Dock Panel will revert to its default settings.

If some favorite apps that were hardcoded into the Dock are missing, run the command below to restore those.

dconf reset -f /org/gnome/shell/extensions/favorite-apps

Again, if the favorite apps have been uninstalled, they won’t reappear even after resetting the settings.

That should do it!

Conclusion:

• Resetting the Dock Panel in Ubuntu Linux can help restore its default settings if it behaves differently or appears incorrect after customization.
• Following the steps, users can easily reset the Dock Panel using the Terminal application.
• It is important to note that if favorite apps are uninstalled, they won’t reappear when reset settings.