Docker Expose Port 308

Learn how to expose and publish port 308 in Docker containers using EXPOSE and -p.

Expose Port 308 in Docker

docker run -p 308:308 your-image-name
		

This command maps container port 308 to the same port on the host machine.

Dockerfile Example

FROM node:18-alpine
WORKDIR /app
COPY . .
EXPOSE 308
CMD ["npm", "start"]
		

The EXPOSE instruction documents that the container listens on port 308.

EXPOSE vs Publish (-p)

  • EXPOSE 308 documents the port inside the container.
  • -p 308:308 makes the port accessible from the host.
  • Exposed ports are not reachable unless published.

Docker Expose Port 308 Not Working

If Docker expose port 308 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 308 Already in Use

The error “port 308 already in use” means another process is already bound to that port on your host system.

# Find process using port 308
lsof -i :308

# OR use a different host port
docker run -p 8080:308 your-image-name
		
  • Ensure your app is listening on port 308 inside the container
  • Verify the port is published using -p
  • Check firewall or network rules
  • Avoid conflicts with existing services

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