How to check container status and logs

Nov 11, 2021 - Last update: Dec 2, 2024

Introduction

Here is a quick note with the commands to check the status of Docker or Podman containers. This way you can check whether containers are running properly or not.

How To

Check status of all containers

Run the following command:

Linux
Windows

# Open your terminal application
sudo docker ps -a
# IMPORTANT: Please read the instructions below

Instructions:

Optional Replace docker with podman if needed

# Open Command Prompt: Press Win + R, type cmd, and press Enter.
docker ps -a
# IMPORTANT: Please read the instructions below

Instructions:

Optional Replace docker with podman if needed

Check detailed information and the logs of a specific container

Run the following commands:

Linux
Windows

# Open your terminal application
sudo docker inspect <container_name>
sudo docker logs <container_name>
# IMPORTANT: Please read the instructions below

Instructions:

Optional Replace docker with podman if needed
Required Replace <container_name> with the name of the container

# Open Command Prompt: Press Win + R, type cmd, and press Enter.
docker inspect <container_name>
docker logs <container_name>
# IMPORTANT: Please read the instructions below

Instructions:

Optional Replace docker with podman if needed
Required Replace <container_name> with the name of the container

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