---
name: "docker-secret-exists"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "podman-docker"
version: "6.1.4-1"
release: "Arch Linux 2026-11-01"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/podman-secret-exists"
---

# docker-secret-exists(1)

Check if the given secret exists

Part of [podman-secret-exists(1)](/podman-secret-exists/1.md).

## NAME

podman-secret-exists - Check if the given secret exists

## SYNOPSIS

**podman secret exists** *secret*

## DESCRIPTION

**podman secret exists** checks if a secret exists. Podman returns an exit code of **0** when the secret is found. A **1** is returned otherwise. An exit code of **125** indicates there was another issue.

## OPTIONS

### --help, -h

Print usage statement

## EXAMPLE

Check if a secret called **mysecret** exists (the secret does actually exist).

```
$ podman secret exists mysecret
$ echo $?
0
$
```

Check if a secret called **mypassword** exists (the secret does not actually exist).

```
$ podman secret exists mypassword
$ echo $?
1
$
```

## SEE ALSO

**[podman(1)](/podman/1.md)**, **[podman-secret(1)](/podman-secret/1.md)**

## HISTORY

April 2023, Originally compiled by Ygal Blum **\<ygal.blum@gmail.com\>**