---
type: resource-type
title: Network
description: A network definition in Docker Compose
name: Network
lexicon: docker
resource_type: Docker::Compose::Network
---
A network definition in Docker Compose

## Properties

- `driver` (`string`): Network driver
- `driver_opts` (`Record<string, string>`): Driver options
- `external` (`boolean`): Whether the network is external
- `labels` (`Record<string, string>`): Network labels
- `internal` (`boolean`): Restrict external access
- `ipam` (`object`): IP address management