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docker run — Run in background

Run the command in the background and log its output. Base task: Create and run a container.

Copy-ready commanddocker run — Run in background
nohup sh -c 'docker run -d --name web01 -p 8080:80 nginx:latest' > command-results.log 2>&1 &
Production warning

Continuous or background commands can consume resources. Stop them when troubleshooting is complete.

Requirements and permissions

Requirements
Docker Engine, Docker Compose, or kubectl
Permissions
Container or cluster permissions vary
Last reviewed
2026-08-01

Examples

Run in background

Run the command in the background and log its output.

nohup sh -c 'docker run -d --name web01 -p 8080:80 nginx:latest' > command-results.log 2>&1 &

Common errors

Command or option not supported

Confirm the installed platform version supports the base command and the added output or wrapper option.

Access denied or insufficient privileges

Run with the administrative role or delegated permission required by the underlying command.