Learn how to fix the “LXD Unix Socket Not Accessible” error. Our LXC/LXD Support team is here to help you with your questions and concerns.
Top 6 Fixes for the Error LXD Unix Socket Not Accessible
Got stuck with the “LXD unix socket not accessible” error? This error can stop you from managing containers, even if they’re still running in the background.
Worry no more. Our Experts are here to help.
Today, we will walk through what causes this error and how to fix it step by step.
Here is the error syntax:
Error: LXD unix socket not accessible: Get “http://unix.socket/1.0”: EOF
Or,
Error: LXD unix socket “/var/snap/lxd/common/lxd/unix.socket” not accessible: Get “http://unix.socket/1.0”: dial unix /var/snap/lxd/common/lxd/unix.socket: connect: resource temporarily unavailable
This means the LXD client cannot communicate with the LXD daemon through the Unix socket. While the containers might still be running, we will lose the ability to manage them via CLI or API.
Impacts of the “LXD Unix Socket Not Accessible” Error
- We can’t start, stop, or modify containers.
- Applications depending on LXD may go offline.
- Scripts or tools managing containers will fail.
Common Causes and Solutions
1. LXD Daemon Not Running
LXD service has stopped due to a reboot, crash, or manual shutdown.
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systemctl status snap.lxd.daemon
sudo snap start lxd
Re-check the status to ensure it’s running.
2. ZFS Pool Issues
LXD uses ZFS, and any pool corruption can block startup.
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sudo zpool status -v
Look for errors or degraded states. If needed:
sudo zpool scrub pool_name
Our experts recommend restoring severe corruption from backups.
3. LXD Version Incompatibility
Upgrades to LXD or the OS might create compatibility issues.
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sudo apt-get install --install-recommends linux-generic-hwe-20.04
sudo apt upgrade libzfs2linux zfs-zed zfsutils-linux
sudo reboot
4. Incorrect Permissions on the Unix Socket
The user account doesn’t have the right LXD socket permissions.
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sudo adduser $USER lxd
newgrp lxd
id
Make sure `lxd` is listed in the group memberships.
5. Snap Package Issues
LXD installed via Snap may encounter issues if the Snap system is out of sync.
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sudo snap refresh lxd
sudo systemctl restart snapd
6. Firewall or Security Software Interference
Security software might block access to the LXD socket.
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- Check which firewall is in use (`ufw`, `iptables`, etc.)
- Allow access to the LXD Unix socket.
- Review LXD’s config to make sure it’s listening correctly.
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Conclusion
The error is often caused by a few common issues: the service not running, permission problems, or ZFS hiccups. By checking each of these causes, we can easily restore LXD control.
In brief, our Support Experts demonstrated how to fix the “LXD Unix Socket Not Accessible” error.
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