Copying files from host to Docker container

698    Asked by CarolynBuckland in Devops , Asked on Jul 28, 2021

 I am trying to build a backup and restore solution for the Docker containers. How can I copy files from the host to the container?


Appreciate the help.

Answered by Benjamin Moore

For copying the files from the host to the docker add file to container:

  • First, set the path in your localhost to where the file is stored.
  • Next set the path in your docker container to where you want to store the file inside your docker container.
  • Then copy the file which you want to store in your docker container with the help of CP command.

ex: sudo docker cp /home/(name)/(folder_name)/(file_name) (container_id):/(to_the_place_you_want_the_file_to_be)



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