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Docker Hub Status Monitor
Docker Hub Status: Is Docker Hub Down Right Now?
Use this Docker Hub status guide to confirm outages fast, troubleshoot registry or image pull issues, and get real-time monitoring for the moment Docker Hub goes down.
Quick Docker Hub Status Checklist
- 1. Check official status updates.
- 2. Confirm with community reports.
- 3. Verify with independent monitoring.
- 4. Test pull with curl or docker login.
Real-time monitoring coming soon
We are working on adding live status checks for this service.
Check the official Docker status page
Docker posts incident updates, registry degradation notices, and maintenance windows on its official status dashboard.
dockerstatus.comLook for community reports
Crowd-sourced signals can confirm widespread image pull failures, push errors, or registry authentication issues.
Downdetector reportsVerify with independent monitoring
Use API Status Check for third-party monitoring that verifies real endpoints and tracks historical incidents.
Docker Hub on API Status CheckCommon Docker Hub Issues During Outages
Image pull failures and timeouts
docker pull commands may fail with TLS handshake errors, connection timeouts, or 'manifest unknown' errors during outages.
Image push errors and rate limiting
Pushing images may result in 429 (rate limit) errors, authentication failures, or upload timeouts when Docker Hub is degraded.
Registry authentication issues
Login failures, invalid credentials errors, or 401/403 responses may occur when authentication services are disrupted.
Web UI and dashboard problems
The Docker Hub website may fail to load, show incomplete repositories, or be unable to manage images during platform issues.
Troubleshooting Steps Before You Assume Docker Hub Is Down
- 1
Retry with exponential backoff
Implement retry logic in your CI/CD pipelines with exponential backoff to handle temporary network glitches or rate limits.
- 2
Check Docker Hub rate limits
Free accounts have pull rate limits (100 pulls/6h). Authenticate with docker login to increase your limit to 200 pulls/6h.
- 3
Use Docker Hub mirror or cache
Set up a local registry mirror or use cloud provider caching to reduce dependency on Docker Hub during outages.
- 4
Verify network and DNS
Test connectivity with curl https://registry-1.docker.io/v2/ and ensure DNS resolves hub.docker.com correctly.
- 5
Check authentication credentials
Ensure docker login succeeds and your access token hasn't expired. Regenerate tokens if authentication fails repeatedly.
Real-Time Docker Hub Monitoring
API Status Check tracks Docker Hub status with independent monitoring, uptime stats, and incident history so you can confirm outages quickly.
Independent Docker Hub status checks
API Status Check performs independent monitoring so you can verify Docker Hub status even if official updates are delayed.
Incident history and uptime data
Review recent incidents, response times, and reliability trends to understand Docker Hub registry stability.
Real-time alerts and integrations
Get notified with email alerts, RSS feeds, and webhooks when Docker Hub experiences a new incident.
Alternative Solutions During Docker Hub Outages
Use alternative container registries
During Docker Hub outages, switch to GitHub Container Registry (ghcr.io), AWS ECR, Google GCR, or Quay.io as temporary alternatives.
Cache images locally or in CI
Maintain a local registry or cache images in your CI/CD environment to avoid pulling from Docker Hub on every build.
Use registry mirrors
Configure Docker daemon to use registry mirrors provided by cloud providers or set up your own pull-through cache.
Monitor recovery via API Status Check
Set up alerts to get notified the moment Docker Hub recovers from an outage so you can resume deployments.
Get notified when Docker Hub is back up
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Docker Hub Status FAQ
Is Docker Hub down right now?
Check dockerstatus.com and API Status Check for independent monitoring. If both show incidents, Docker Hub is likely experiencing registry issues.
Why is docker pull failing?
Could be a Docker Hub outage, rate limiting, network issues, or incorrect image names. Check status pages and verify your pull command syntax.
What are Docker Hub rate limits?
Anonymous users get 100 pulls/6h per IP. Authenticated free users get 200 pulls/6h. Pro/Team accounts have higher limits.
How do I fix 'TLS handshake timeout' errors?
Usually indicates network connectivity issues or Docker Hub degradation. Retry after a few minutes or check firewall/proxy settings.
Should I use Docker Hub or an alternative?
Docker Hub is reliable for most use cases, but critical production deployments should consider multi-registry strategies or private registries.
How can I get Docker Hub outage alerts?
Subscribe to alerts on API Status Check to receive real-time notifications when Docker Hub has an incident or registry disruption.