How Do I Pause a Download in Linux Terminal?
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How do you pause a Linux terminal?

Fortunately, its easy to pause it through the shell. Just hit ctrl-z to suspend the program. This will bring you back to the terminal prompt, allowing you to run another program if you choose. In order to resume the execution of the program, type fg (for foreground).

Can I pause a download?

Just pause the download, leave Chrome up and running, and hibernate. There is no need to hibernate the computer. If you just use a download manager such as JDownloader (multiplatform) you’ll be able to resume the download after shutdown provided the server you are downloading from supports it.

Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.

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