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Docker:Exec

SSH into a Container

How do I SSH into a running container

There is a docker exec command that can be used to connect to a container that is already running.

  • Use docker ps to get the name of the existing container
  • Use the command docker exec -it<container name>/bin/bash to get a bash shell in the container
  • Generically, use docker exec -it<container name><command> to execute whatever command you specify in the container.

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