Connect reconnect docker container
View Container Networks
To see what network(s) your container is connected to:
docker inspect container_name -f "{{json .NetworkSettings.Networks }}"
Disconnect from Network
To disconnect your container from a network:
docker network disconnect test-net container_name
Connect to New Network
To connect your container to another network:
docker network connect test-net-2 container_name
Additional Network Commands
# List all networks
docker network ls
# Create a new network
docker network create test-net-2
# Inspect network details
docker network inspect test-net-2
# Remove a network
docker network rm test-net
Best Practices
- Always verify network connections before disconnecting
- Use meaningful network names
- Document network configurations
- Monitor container connectivity
- Use custom networks instead of default bridge
Common Use Cases
- Migrating containers between networks
- Isolating container groups
- Setting up multi-tier applications
- Testing network configurations
- Troubleshooting connectivity issues