How can I run a docker exec command inside a docker container

you can run any command in a running container just knowing its ID (or name):

docker exec -it <container_id_or_name> echo "I'm inside the container!"

Note:The container needs to be running.

4 years ago

Use docker ps to get the name of the existing container.
Use the command docker exec -it <container name> /bin/bash to get a bash shell in the container.
Or directly use docker exec -it <container name> <command> to execute whatever command you specify in the container.

4 years ago

You need to get inside the container and then try to execute your command

Follow these steps:

1. Use docker ps to get the name of the existing container
2. Use the command docker exec -it <container name> /bin/bash to get a bash shell in the container
3. Or directly use docker exec -it <container name> <command> to execute whatever command you specify in the container.

4 years ago