Docker for Beginners: A Seedbox User’s Guide

What Is Docker? #

Docker runs applications in isolated « containers » — lightweight virtual environments that bundle an app with everything it needs. On your Evoseedbox, most one-click apps (Sonarr, Radarr, Plex, Deluge) run inside Docker containers.

Why Docker on a Seedbox? #

• Isolation: Each app runs independently — one crashing doesn’t affect others
• Easy updates: Pull a new container image to update an app instantly
• Clean installs: Remove a container and all its dependencies are gone
• Consistency: Same app behavior regardless of server OS

Basic Docker Commands via SSH #

# List running containersndocker psnn# List all containers (including stopped)ndocker ps -ann# View container logsndocker logs container_namenn# Restart a containerndocker restart container_namenn# Stop a containerndocker stop container_namenn# Start a stopped containerndocker start container_namenn# View resource usagendocker stats

When to Use Docker Commands #

For most tasks, use the Evoseedbox dashboard (one-click install, restart, update). Docker commands are useful when:

• An app is stuck and the dashboard restart doesn’t work
• You need to check app logs for errors
• You want to install an app not in the one-click installer

Related Guides #

• OpenSSH Tutorial — connect to your seedbox via SSH