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docker kill
Estimated reading time: 1 minuteDescription
Kill one or more running containers
Usage
docker kill [OPTIONS] CONTAINER [CONTAINER...]
Options
| Name, shorthand | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
--signal, -s |
KILL |
Signal to send to the container |
Parent command
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| docker | The base command for the Docker CLI. |
Extended description
Alias for docker container kill.
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