docker cp
and Copy
Syntax
docker cp [OPTIONS] CONTAINER:SRC_PATH DEST_PATH docker cp [OPTIONS] SRC_PATH CONTAINER:DEST_PATH
Parameters
| Parameters | Description | Examples | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
-a --archive |
, and | docker cp -a web:/app/config ./config |
Advanced |
-L --follow-link |
docker cp -L web:/app/link ./file |
Advanced |
Examples
Copy
docker cp web:/app/logs/error.log ./error.log
Copy
docker cp ./config.json web:/app/config.json
New
Copy
docker cp web:/app/data ./backup/
Copy
docker cp stopped-container:/var/log/app.log ./
Copy
Common Errors
Error: No such container:path,
not a directory, Copy /
Tips
- docker cp, Copy
- cp Copy,
- Copy docker volume