docker image not found - Docker image not found or pull failed

root@linuxfix:~/docker_image_not_found$

docker image not found

Docker image not found or pull failed

Solutions

Prerequisites: Start by updating your system to resolve common issues and ensure the solutions provided below are compatible with your current environment.

check_latest_version && sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Check image name

Verify correct image name:

docker search image_name

docker images | grep image

docker pull ubuntu:latest

Authenticate with registry:

docker login

docker login registry.example.com

cat ~/.docker/config.json

Pull image explicitly

Download image first:

docker pull image:tag

docker pull --all-tags image

docker system df

What is docker image not found?

Docker cannot find the specified image locally or in configured registries.

Common scenarios: Image name typos, wrong registry, network issues, or authentication problems.

Common Causes

Image name incorrect
Not logged into registry
Network connectivity
Image does not exist
Registry unreachable

Debugging Tips

docker images

docker system info

curl -I https://registry-1.docker.io

Prevention

Use specific image tags
Pre-pull required images
Monitor registry status

Additional Resources

Docker Registry Guide

Working with Docker registries

docker image registry pull