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Inspect Network

docker

Display detailed information about one or more networks.

List Images

docker

List all locally available Docker images.

Connect Container to Network

docker

Connect an existing container to a network.

docker/network-ls

List Networks

List all existing Docker networks.

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Command

docker network ls

Explanation

docker network ls shows the default bridge, host, and none networks along with any user-created ones. The output includes IDs, names, drivers, and scopes, helping you understand how containers connect and communicate.

Common Use Cases

  • •Inspect available networks
  • •Audit network drivers in use
  • •Prepare to attach containers to specific networks

Best Practices

  • ✓Use custom networks for container communication to avoid IP conflicts

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • ⚠Assuming default bridge is the same as user-created bridge network

Troubleshooting

Problem: Expected network missing

Solution: Verify network creation with docker network inspect <name> or recreate it if needed.

Examples

List all networks

docker network ls

More

Remove Network

docker

Remove one or more networks.

List Containers

docker

List running or all containers.

Create Network

docker

Create a new user-defined network.