# Attach a volume to a container

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This article explains how to attach a new [volume](/user/docker/volumes.md) to a running container. This operation destroys the running container and starts a new one with the volume attached.

**Always back up your data before running this operation.**
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From the menu select **Containers**, select the container that you want to attach a volume to, then click **Duplicate/Edit**.

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Scroll down to **Advanced container settings**. Click **Volumes** then click **map additional volume**.

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In the **container** field enter the path. In the **volume** field enter the volume to attach to the container.

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When you're ready, click **Deploy the container**. When the confirmation message appears, click **Replace**.

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