===How to add a Docker Container Spec===

Before beginning with this process, you will need to create a JSON specification with relevant details of your container. [[:containers_docker:specs|Click here]] to view the documentation about the same.

After the above step, you can continue with the below mentioned steps.

**Step 1 :** Log into N99panel. From under N99panel dashboard, click 'Containers'

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**Step 2 :** Now click 'Add a Container'

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**Step 3 :** Please fill the form as under

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Once the form is submitted, the system will try to launch the container using the JSON specs. From the menu Dashboard -> Tasks, you can view the task details, and if the container fails to launch, its details will be provided in there. 

A container that fails to launch, will not be accepted by the system