diff --git a/Jenkinsfile b/Jenkinsfile
index 11f1aef..31cc425 100644
--- a/Jenkinsfile
+++ b/Jenkinsfile
@@ -85,6 +85,8 @@ pipeline {
                                 // build.push("${exercise}-${tag}")
                              
                                 // switch to buildx, which is not supported by the jenkins docker plugin
+                                sh 'docker buildx inspect --bootstrap'
+                                sh 'docker buildx ls'
                                 sh 'docker login -u tieradmin -p $DOCKERHUBPW'
                                 sh 'docker buildx inspect --bootstrap'
                                 sh 'docker buildx ls'