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Linux systemctl command

Inspect or manage systemd services. Service names vary by distribution.

systemd

Syntax

Command form

systemctl [OPTIONS...] COMMAND [UNIT...]

Common options

7 options

Option	What it does
`status UNIT`	Show a unit's state and recent log lines.
`start UNIT / stop UNIT`	Start or stop a unit now.
`restart UNIT / reload UNIT`	Restart a unit or ask it to reload its configuration.
`enable UNIT / disable UNIT`	Configure whether a unit starts at boot.
`--now`	With enable/disable, also start/stop the unit immediately.
`--user`	Manage the calling user's service manager.
`list-units --type=TYPE`	Filter the list by unit type.

Usage examples

2 examples

Inspect or manage systemd services. Service names vary by distribution.

systemctl status ssh

List currently running service units.

systemctl list-units --type=service --state=running

Notes

Changing system services usually needs administrator privileges. Unit names and service managers vary by distribution; inspect status before changing state.

Read the manual: systemd All commands