Frequent Question: How Do I Run a Sh File in Linux Terminal?
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How do I run a bash script in Linux?

In order to run a Bash script on your system, you have to use the “bash” command and specify the script name that you want to execute, with optional arguments. Alternatively, you can use “sh” if your distribution has the sh utility installed. As an example, let’s say that you want to run a Bash script named “script”.

How do I run a .sh file automatically?

Just add the execution command at the bottom of that file and it will be executed when system started.
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Test Test Test:

  1. Run your test script without cron to make sure it actually works.
  2. Make sure you saved your command in cron, use sudo crontab -e.
  3. Reboot the server to confirm it all works sudo @reboot.

25 мар. 2015 г.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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