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title: "Discussion on \"Outline Not Starting\" | Hashnode"
description: "Discussion on \"Outline Not Starting\". The Problem\nOutline fails to start in Docker, entering a restart loop or crashing immediately. The logs show one of these errors:\n\nUpdated March 2026: Verified with latest Docker images and configurations.\n\nError: connect ECONNREFUSED 127.0.0.1:5432\n..."
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# [Outline Not Starting](https://selfhostingsh.hashnode.dev/outline-not-starting?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

The Problem Outline fails to start in Docker, entering a restart loop or crashing immediately. The logs show one of these errors: Updated March 2026: Verified with latest Docker images and configurations. Error: connect ECONNREFUSED 127.0.0.1:5432 ...

Mar 17 · 4 min read · selfhostingsh.hashnode.dev  
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