Docker Expose Port 281

Expose Port 281 in Docker

docker run -p 281:281 your-image-name
		

This command maps container port 281 to the same port on the host machine.

Dockerfile Example

FROM node:18-alpine
WORKDIR /app
COPY . .
EXPOSE 281
CMD ["npm", "start"]
		

The EXPOSE instruction documents that the container listens on port 281.

EXPOSE vs Publish (-p)

• EXPOSE 281 documents the port inside the container.
• -p 281:281 makes the port accessible from the host.
• Exposed ports are not reachable unless published.

Docker Expose Port 281 Not Working

If Docker expose port 281 is not working, it is usually due to incorrect port publishing, an application not listening on the expected port, or a port conflict on the host machine.

Port 281 Already in Use

The error “port 281 already in use” means another process is already bound to that port on your host system.

# Find process using port 281
lsof -i :281

# OR use a different host port
docker run -p 8080:281 your-image-name
		

• Ensure your app is listening on port 281 inside the container
• Verify the port is published using -p
• Check firewall or network rules
• Avoid conflicts with existing services

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