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# ERR_NGROK_SHIP_BUILD_CONFIG_DOCKERFILE_PATH_FILE_REQUIRED: The 'dockerfile_path' value VALUE must name a file

> ERR_NGROK_SHIP_BUILD_CONFIG_DOCKERFILE_PATH_FILE_REQUIRED: The 'dockerfile_path' value VALUE must name a file. Learn why ngrok returns this error and how to fix it.

## What does ERR\_NGROK\_SHIP\_BUILD\_CONFIG\_DOCKERFILE\_PATH\_FILE\_REQUIRED mean?

ngrok returns ERR\_NGROK\_SHIP\_BUILD\_CONFIG\_DOCKERFILE\_PATH\_FILE\_REQUIRED with this message:

```text theme={"theme":{"light":"css-variables","dark":"css-variables"}}
The 'dockerfile_path' value <VALUE> must name a file.
```

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## Where can I get more help with ERR\_NGROK\_SHIP\_BUILD\_CONFIG\_DOCKERFILE\_PATH\_FILE\_REQUIRED?

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