Linux

kill

CautionKill a process

kill -9 <PID>

Sends a signal to end a process; -9 forces (SIGKILL).

Examples

  • pkill -f myappKill by name pattern

Syntax

kill [-9] <PID> | pkill <name>

Before you run it

-9 kills without cleanup; verify target.

Related commands

The same reference, with no signal at all

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