# Troubleshooting
## Container system not running
vvbox runs `container system start` automatically. If it fails:
```bash
container system start
```
## Shell missing inside container
Some images don’t include `/bin/sh`.
- Use `--cmd` with the correct shell
- Or use `-- <args...>` to run a direct command
## Apply fails due to dirty tree
`vvbox apply` requires a clean tree. Either:
- `git stash` / commit first
- Or use `vvbox apply --allow-dirty`
## Services show missing
If a service exited quickly, status will show `missing`. Check logs:
```bash
vvbox services logs --name <svc>
```