Error: image not found
This error matches known, documented patterns with reliable solutions.
Quick Fix (Most Common Solution)
- Pull image with docker pull
- Check image name and tag
Seeing "Error: image not found"? This error can be frustrating, but it's usually fixable. It typically affects your development workflow or system. Below you'll find clear, step-by-step solutions to resolve this issue.
What This Error Means
Docker cannot find the specified image.
Frequently documented in developer and vendor support forums.
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Common Causes
- Image name typo
- Image not pulled yet
- Private registry not authenticated
How to Fix
- Pull image with docker pull
- Check image name and tag
- Login to private registry
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Docker look for images?
First locally, then Docker Hub, then any configured registries.
How do I login to a registry?
Use docker login registry.example.com
Also Known As
- Docker container error
- Docker build failure
- Container runtime error
- Docker daemon error
Common Search Variations
- "docker container won't start"
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- "docker image not found"
- "container exited with error"
- "docker daemon not responding"
- "fix docker network error"
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