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List Networks

docker

List all existing Docker networks.

Remove Network

docker

Remove one or more networks.

Inspect Volume

docker

Display detailed volume information

docker/network-inspect

Inspect Network

Display detailed information about one or more networks.

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Command

docker network inspect

Explanation

docker network inspect gives detailed metadata including subnet, gateway, driver, and connected containers. This is critical for diagnosing communication problems and understanding network topology.

Common Use Cases

  • •Verify connected containers and subnets
  • •Debug DNS or connectivity issues
  • •Audit network driver settings

Best Practices

  • ✓Pipe output to jq for readability and filtering specific fields

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • ⚠Assuming inspect shows live traffic stats — it only shows configuration

Troubleshooting

Problem: Network missing container connections

Solution: Reconnect containers using docker network connect.

Examples

Inspect specific network details

docker network inspect mynet

View default bridge network configuration

docker network inspect bridge

More

Create Network

docker

Create a new user-defined network.

Connect Container to Network

docker

Connect an existing container to a network.

Disconnect Container from Network

docker

Disconnect a container from a network.