# How to access the Solace CLI **URL:** \ **Category:** Solace Event Broker\ **Tags:** cli\ **Created:** [March 18, 2022, 4:44am UTC](https://community.solace.com/t/how-to-access-the-solace-cli/1190 "2022-03-18T04:44:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![sulfred](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/solace/user_avatar/community.solace.com/sulfred/32/48_2.png) [@sulfred](https://community.solace.com/u/sulfred)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2022, 4:44am UTC](https://community.solace.com/t/how-to-access-the-solace-cli/1190/1 "2022-03-18T04:44:10Z")
I am using docker image to run the solace broker. The image is solace/solace-pubsub-standard:latest . I would like to access the CLI and for example check the current version or log checking. I followed the steps but it seems that there is not enough access right for me. I would like to ask what is the correct way to access the CLI in a docker container. Thanks, I am referencing to these doc: [Default Configuration for Software Event Brokers](https://docs.solace.com/Configuring-and-Managing/SW-Broker-Specific-Config/Access-Solace-CLI.htm)[Default Configuration for Software Event Brokers](https://docs.solace.com/Configuring-and-Managing/SW-Broker-Specific-Config/Cloud-And-Machine-Tasks/Displaying-Versions.htm)[Displaying and Clearing Logs](https://docs.solace.com/Configuring-and-Managing/Displaying-Logs.htm) \> # I think I can access as anonymous mode > docker exec -it solace /usr/sw/loads/currentload/bin/cli -A > Solace PubSub+ Standard Version 9.12.1.17 > The Solace PubSub+ Standard is proprietary software of > Solace Corporation. By accessing the Solace PubSub+ Standard > you are agreeing to the license terms and conditions located at > [http://www.solace.com/license-software](http://www.solace.com/license-software) > Copyright 2004-2021 Solace Corporation. All rights reserved. > To purchase product support, please contact Solace at: > [https://solace.com/contact-us/](https://solace.com/contact-us/) > Operating Mode: Message Routing Node > 0f723cecbb20\> solacectl version >  Invalid command input >         solacectl version >         ^ >         → unknown command, or command not available in current mode ---
**Author:** ![uherbst](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/solace/user_avatar/community.solace.com/uherbst/32/291_2.png) [@uherbst](https://community.solace.com/u/uherbst)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2022, 6:27am UTC](https://community.solace.com/t/how-to-access-the-solace-cli/1190/2 "2022-03-18T06:27:06Z")
Hi @sulfred , > your way of access cli is absolutely fine. > If you access cli this way, you have global admin permission. > Only with your command in cli, you’re not correct. > Just type > show version > This gives you all the version information. > The complete reference for cli commands can be found here: > [CLI Command Reference](https://docs.solace.com/Solace-CLI/CLI-Reference/Command-Line-Reference.htm) > Have a nice day. > Uli ---
**Author:** ![sulfred](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/solace/user_avatar/community.solace.com/sulfred/32/48_2.png) [@sulfred](https://community.solace.com/u/sulfred)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2022, 6:42am UTC](https://community.solace.com/t/how-to-access-the-solace-cli/1190/3 "2022-03-18T06:42:20Z")
Thanks for the reply, that works. ---
**Author:** ![Tamimi](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/solace/user_avatar/community.solace.com/tamimi/32/2190_2.png) [@Tamimi](https://community.solace.com/u/Tamimi)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2022, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.solace.com/t/how-to-access-the-solace-cli/1190/4 "2022-03-18T14:49:09Z")
A quick tip on this that @Aaron \> pointed out to me a while back, you can access to Solace CLI in shorter form like this docker exec -it solace cli ---
**Author:** ![Aaron](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/solace/user_avatar/community.solace.com/aaron/32/843_2.png) [@Aaron](https://community.solace.com/u/Aaron)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2022, 2:45am UTC](https://community.solace.com/t/how-to-access-the-solace-cli/1190/5 "2022-03-22T02:45:08Z")
Yup! You can also ssh \> into the Docker container, if it was running on a different host (or just use localhost): ssh -p 2222 admin@ @sulfred the “solacectl” commands are for when you’re using a machine image (like VirtualBox or VMWare), not Docker. p.s. I love CLI, and still use it more than the PubSub+Manager GUI…! ? ---
**Author:** ![sulfred](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/solace/user_avatar/community.solace.com/sulfred/32/48_2.png) [@sulfred](https://community.solace.com/u/sulfred)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2022, 3:35am UTC](https://community.solace.com/t/how-to-access-the-solace-cli/1190/6 "2022-03-22T03:35:53Z")
> [@Aaron](#): > > Yup! You can also ssh \> into the Docker container, if it was running on a different host (or just use localhost): > ssh -p 2222 admin@ > @sulfred the “solacectl” commands are for when you’re using a machine image (like VirtualBox or VMWare), not Docker. > p.s. I love CLI, and still use it more than the PubSub+Manager GUI…! ? Thanks @Aaron for your information. As a beginner, I will stick into the GUI first but I cam imagine how fast if one is familiar with the CLI. lol