docker stop
Description
Stop one or more running containers
Usage
docker stop [OPTIONS] CONTAINER [CONTAINER...]
Options
| Name, shorthand | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
--time, -t | 10 | Seconds to wait for stop before killing it |
Parent command
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| docker | The base command for the Docker CLI. |
Extended description
The main process inside the container will receive SIGTERM, and after a grace period, SIGKILL.
Examples
$ docker stop my_container
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https://docs.docker.com/v1.13/engine/reference/commandline/stop/