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Docker · Command

docker exec

Runs a new executable inside a running container. It can use a terminal, environment variables, a different user, privileges, or a chosen working directory.

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Syntax

docker container exec [OPTIONS] CONTAINER COMMAND [ARG...]

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Source: docker container exec. Checked 2026-11-03.