---
name: "containers-storage-shutdown"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "containers-common"
version: "1:0.69.2-1"
release: "Arch Linux 2026-11-01"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/containers-storage-shutdown"
---

# containers-storage-shutdown(1)

Shut down layer storage

## NAME

containers-storage-shutdown - Shut down layer storage

## SYNOPSIS

**containers-storage** **shutdown** \[*options* \[...\]\]

## DESCRIPTION

Shuts down the layer storage driver, which may be using kernel resources.

## OPTIONS

**-f \| --force**

Attempt to unmount any mounted layers before attempting to shut down the driver.  If this option is not specified, if any layers are mounted, shutdown will not be attempted.

## EXAMPLE

```
containers-storage shutdown
```