I have a Docker container running on my Droplet, and I’d like it to restart automatically if it crashes or the server reboots. What’s the best way to configure that? Is there a specific Docker command or setting I should use?
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Hey there 👋
You can use the --restart flag when running your container to make it restart automatically. For example:
docker run --restart unless-stopped your-image-name
This tells Docker to always restart the container unless you manually stop it. Super useful for making sure your app stays up, even after a reboot or crash.
If you’re just getting started with Docker, check out this free Docker eBook that covers this and a lot more: 👉 https://github.com/bobbyiliev/introduction-to-docker-ebook
Hope that helps!
- Bobby
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