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# Container Failed to Start Error

## Cause and Resolution

If you receive an error such as `Failed to start containers for ...`, this is usually indicative of one of the following issues:

* The [Container Command](https://www.aptible.com/docs/core-concepts/architecture/containers/overview.md#container-command) does not exist in your container. In this case, you should fix your `CMD` directive or [Procfile](https://www.aptible.com/docs/how-to-guides/app-guides/define-services.md) to reference a command that does exist.

* Your [Image](https://www.aptible.com/docs/core-concepts/apps/deploying-apps/image/overview.md) includes an `ENTRYPOINT`, but that `ENTRYPOINT` does not exist. In this case, you should fix your Image to use a valid `ENTRYPOINT`.

If neither is applicable to you, contact [Aptible Support](https://www.aptible.com/docs/how-to-guides/troubleshooting/aptible-support.md) for assistance.