Error fix
How to fix “Kubernetes CrashLoopBackOff”
The container exits repeatedly—check logs, probes, and resource limits.
Updated Apr 20, 2026
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- Reproduce with the smallest URL/command and capture full stderr or response body.
- Confirm versions (runtime, CLI, framework) against official requirements.
- Compare with CI or a second machine to rule out local-only issues.
What this means
The container exits repeatedly—check logs, probes, and resource limits. Use the steps below as a practical checklist—adapt commands to your OS and stack.
Common causes
Environment mismatch
Different Node/OS versions, missing env vars, or drift between local and deployed configs.
Bad inputs or timing
Race conditions, partial deploys, or hitting endpoints before dependencies are ready.
Step-by-step fix
Isolate and verify
- Reproduce with the smallest URL/command and capture full stderr or response body.
- Confirm versions (runtime, CLI, framework) against official requirements.
- Compare with CI or a second machine to rule out local-only issues.
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- Full error text, timestamps, versions, and whether it reproduces in a clean profile or container.
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