docker ps

SafeList containers

docker ps -a

Lists running containers (-a includes stopped).

Examples

docker ps -aShow all containers

Syntax

docker ps [-a]

Before you run it

Read-only.

Used when you see

Container won't start / crashes

Check container stateLook for Exited/Restarting

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Related commands

docker logsContainer logs
docker restartRestart container

The same reference, with no signal at all

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