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Docker Debugging

Docker Container Exits Immediately After Start – Read the Exit Code First

April 12, 2026
Docker Debugging

Docker Compose .env File Not Working – 3 Causes and Exact Fixes

April 10, 2026
Docker Debugging

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Table of Contents

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  • Why Docker Compose Silently Ignores a Missing .env
  • The env_file vs environment Distinction Nobody Explains
    • What the project-level .env file actually does?
    • What env_file: in a service definition does?
  • Why Restarting Is Not Enough: You Need down Then up
  • How to Verify Your Variables Actually Loaded Before Debugging Further?
    • Check 1: Verify compose-level interpolation
    • Check 2: Verify what the running container sees
    • Check 3: Inspect the container configuration
  • Running n8n? Here Are the Exact Env Vars That Commonly Fail This Way
  • Quick Diagnosis: “Which Failure Mode Is This?”
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
    • Does docker compose restart pick up .env changes?
    • Why does Docker Compose not warn me when .env is missing?
    • What is the difference between .env and env_file in Docker Compose?
    • Can I have multiple .env files for different environments?
    • Will docker compose down delete my database data?
    • My variable is set in .env but the container reads an empty value. What is happening?
    • How do I pass secrets like database passwords without exposing them in docker inspect?
  • Conclusion

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