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Kintify Fix: AWS ECS Task Fails to Start

Kintify Fix answer

Check stopped reason on the failed task, then ensure execution role has amazonecstaskexecutionrolepolicy. before rolling back.

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Failed ECS tasks usually die on image pull, secret fetch, or health check. The stopped reason in the task details tells you.

Check stopped reason on the failed task and ensure execution role has AmazonECSTaskExecutionRolePolicy.

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Kintify Fix steps

  1. 1

    Read `Stopped reason` on the failed task

  2. 2

    Ensure execution role has `AmazonECSTaskExecutionRolePolicy`

  3. 3

    Increase `healthCheckGracePeriodSeconds`

Common causes

  • Task execution role missing ECR or Secrets Manager permissions
  • Container command fails on boot
  • Health check grace period too short

Kintify Fix FAQ

What causes AWS ECS Task Fails to Start?
Task execution role missing ECR or Secrets Manager permissions and Container command fails on boot are the most common causes.
How do I fix AWS ECS Task Fails to Start?
Check stopped reason on the failed task, then ensure execution role has amazonecstaskexecutionrolepolicy.