# Troubleshoot Pynt Container not Running Error

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**At a Glance**: 🚀 If your Pynt container isn't running as expected, this guide helps identify and resolve the most common issues. Follow these steps to ensure your Pynt container is operational for smooth API security testing.
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## Pynt Container is Not Running

### What Happened?

Pynt container was not able to run.

### How to Resolve?

1. **Check Docker**: Ensure **Docker Desktop** is installed, available, and running on your machine.
2. **Install Pynt CLI**: If not already installed, use `pip` to install Pynt CLI:

   ```bash
   python -m pip install pyntcli
   ```
3. **Run Pynt in Postman Mode**: Start Pynt in **Postman mode**:

   ```bash
   pynt postman
   ```

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For additional support, visit [Pynt Community Support](https://www.pynt.io/community).
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