Copy-ready commanddocker compose up — Basic Usage
docker compose up -dRequirements 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 compose up for a standard administrative task.
docker compose up -dOriginal command
Start services defined in a Compose file.
docker compose up -dCommon errors
Command not found
Confirm Docker Engine, Docker Compose, or kubectl is installed and available in your current shell.