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Mount A Volume To The Docker Container

In this article, we will mount a volume to the container.

Purpose Of Mounting A Volume

Mounting a volume means attaching a directory or the file from the host machine to a specific location inside the container.

Before reading this article, ensure Docker is installed on your machine.

To mount a volume, use the following command: -

docker run -d   --name=<container name> --mount source=<volume>,destination=<path inside container> <image name>

To check if the volume is mounted correctly in the container, use the following command: -

docker inspect <container name>

Check the Mount section.

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