Copy-ready commanddocker build — Basic Usage
docker build -t myapp:1.0 .Requirements and permissions
- Requirements
- Docker Engine, Docker Compose, or kubectl
- Permissions
- Container or cluster permissions vary
- Last reviewed
- 2026-07-31
Examples
Basic Usage
Use docker build for a standard administrative task.
docker build -t myapp:1.0 .Original command
Build a container image.
docker build -t myapp:1.0 .Common errors
Command not found
Confirm Docker Engine, Docker Compose, or kubectl is installed and available in your current shell.