Docker Expose Port 798

Learn how to expose and publish port 798 in Docker containers using EXPOSE and -p.

Expose Port 798 in Docker

docker run -p 798:798 your-image-name
		

This command maps container port 798 to the same port on the host machine.

Dockerfile Example

FROM node:18-alpine
WORKDIR /app
COPY . .
EXPOSE 798
CMD ["npm", "start"]
		

The EXPOSE instruction documents that the container listens on port 798.

EXPOSE vs Publish (-p)

  • EXPOSE 798 documents the port inside the container.
  • -p 798:798 makes the port accessible from the host.
  • Exposed ports are not reachable unless published.

Docker Expose Port 798 Not Working

If Docker expose port 798 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 798 Already in Use

The error “port 798 already in use” means another process is already bound to that port on your host system.

# Find process using port 798
lsof -i :798

# OR use a different host port
docker run -p 8080:798 your-image-name
		
  • Ensure your app is listening on port 798 inside the container
  • Verify the port is published using -p
  • Check firewall or network rules
  • Avoid conflicts with existing services

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