# docker checkpoint create

**Description:** Create a checkpoint from a running container

**Usage:** `docker checkpoint create [OPTIONS] CONTAINER CHECKPOINT`





> [!NOTE]
> **Experimental**
>
> This command is experimental. Experimental features are intended for testing and feedback as their functionality or design may change between releases without warning or can be removed entirely in a future release.





## Description

Create a checkpoint from a running container


## Options

| Option | Default | Description |
|--------|---------|-------------|
| `--checkpoint-dir` |  |  Use a custom checkpoint storage directory |
| `--leave-running` |  |  Leave the container running after checkpoint |