Start all Docker containers
To start (bring up) all existing Docker containers , use this: docker start $(docker ps -aq) Explanation docker ps -aq → lists all containers (running or stopped) docker start → starts stopped containers If you are using Docker Compose From the directory with docker-compose.yml: docker compose up -d Or for multiple compose projects (containers already created): docker compose start Useful checks See all containers and their status: docker ps -a See only running containers: docker ps Common gotcha (based on your recent Docker issues) If you see access forbidden , it means: Image not pulled (private registry) Not logged in Login first: docker login Then retry: docker start $(docker ps -aq)