How to fix ErrImagePull: rpc error: code = Unknown desc = Error response from daemon: manifest not found in Kubernetes

What this error means

Kubernetes contacted registry but image does not exist

Typical symptoms

• ImagePullBackOff
• 404 error
• container fails
• works locally
• pending deployment

Common causes

1. missing tag
2. deleted image
3. wrong registry
4. typo
5. private without auth
6. region mismatch

How to fix "ErrImagePull: rpc error: code = Unknown desc = Error response from daemon: manifest not found"

Advanced notes

Frequently asked questions

What does "ErrImagePull: rpc error: code = Unknown desc = Error response from dae" mean?

Kubernetes contacted registry but image does not exist

How do I fix "ErrImagePull: rpc error: code = Unknown desc = Error response from dae"?

Error when image does not exist in registry

What causes "ErrImagePull: rpc error: code = Unknown desc = Error response from dae"?

missing tag deleted image wrong registry

Is the "ErrImagePull: rpc error: code = Unknown desc = Error response from dae" error serious?

It is a medium-severity error — more of a blocker than a risk. The steps above resolve it.

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Official resources & further reading

• 📚Kubernetes Official Documentation
• 📖
  Kubernetes Docs: images(Official Docs)
• 📖
  Kubernetes Docs: pull image private registry(Official Docs)
• 📖
  Google Cloud Docs: image pulls(Official Docs)
• 🔗
  lumigo.io: kubernetes imagepullbackoff