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Docker Host Driver

The host driver removes isolation between the container and the Docker host, and directly connects to the host's network.

  • The container doesn't get its own IP address, it uses the host's IP.
  • There is no need to expose ports, any service running in the container is directly accessible via the host's ports.

Caution

  • This driver removes network isolation.
  • Not supported or not fully supported on Mac/Windows. (Only Linux)

Create a container connected to host network

docker run -itd --rm --network host --name webserver nginx

Open a web-browser and type the host's IP address in the URL bar.