How Do You Shutdown a Linux Computer?
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If the key combinations do not work, a last option is to log in as root and type the necessary commands. Use reboot to reboot the system. Use halt to halt the system without powering it off. To power off the machine, use poweroff or shutdown -h now.

How do I shut down Linux?

Alternatively you can press the key combination Ctrl+Alt+Del . A last option is to log in as root and type one of the commands poweroff, halt or shutdown -h now if either of the key combinations do not work or you prefer to type commands; use reboot to reboot the system.

What is the command to shutdown Linux server?

To shut down the system from a terminal session, sign in or “su” to the “root” account. Then type “/sbin/shutdown -r now”. It may take several moments for all processes to be terminated, and then Linux will shut down.

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