docker stop
Description
Stop one or more running containers
Usage
docker stop [OPTIONS] CONTAINER [CONTAINER...]
Extended description
The main process inside the container will receive SIGTERM, and after a grace
period, SIGKILL.
For example uses of this command, refer to the examples section below.
Options
| Name, shorthand | Default | Description |
--time , -t |
10 |
Seconds to wait for stop before killing it |
Examples
$ docker stop my_container
Parent command
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| docker | The base command for the Docker CLI. |