---
type: post-synth-check
title: DKRD012
description: Dockerfile has no USER instruction — container runs as root
id: DKRD012
severity: error
category: post-synth
lexicon: docker
docs: https://intentius.io/chant/lexicons/docker/rules/
---
Dockerfile has no USER instruction — container runs as root

## Applies to

- [Dockerfile](/types/Dockerfile.md)