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Docker · Command

docker compose down

Stops Compose services and removes their containers and project networks. Optional flags remove volumes, images, orphan containers, or change the shutdown timeout.

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Syntax

docker compose down [OPTIONS] [SERVICES]

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  • docker compose up
  • docker compose ps
  • docker compose logs
  • Compose file
  • networks
  • volumes
  • pre_start

Source: docker compose down. Checked 2026-11-03.