Frequent Question: How Do I Restart a Process in Ubuntu?
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You can open the Terminal application on your Ubuntu either through the application launcher search bar or simply through the Ctrl+Alt+T shortcut. The list will help you in fetching the exact service name that you can later use to restart the service. You can use the systemctl command in order to restart a service.

How do I restart a Linux process?

To restart a stopped process, you must either be the user who started the process or have root user authority. In the ps command output, find the process you want to restart and note its PID number. In the example, the PID is 1234 . Substitute the PID of your process for the 1234 .

What is the restart command in Ubuntu?

To reboot the Linux system from a terminal session, sign in or “su”/”sudo” to the “root” account. Then type “ sudo reboot ” to reboot the box. Wait for some time and the Linux server will reboot itself.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

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Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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