Home / Reference / CLI reference / docker / docker container / docker container startdocker container start Ask Gordon Copy Markdown View MarkdownDescriptionStart one or more stopped containersUsagedocker container start [OPTIONS] CONTAINER [CONTAINER...]AliasesAn alias is a short or memorable alternative for a longer command.docker startDescriptionStart one or more stopped containersOptionsOptionDefaultDescription-a, --attachAttach STDOUT/STDERR and forward signals--checkpointexperimental (daemon) Restore from this checkpoint--checkpoint-direxperimental (daemon) Use a custom checkpoint storage directory--detach-keysOverride the key sequence for detaching a container-i, --interactiveAttach container's STDINExamples]\s+/gm, '')); copying = true; setTimeout(() => copying = false, 2000);"> $ docker start my_container
