nginx -t / -s
CautionTest and reload nginx
nginx -t
Validates config (-t) and reloads without downtime (-s reload). Always -t before reload.
Examples
nginx -t && nginx -s reloadReload only if the test passes
Syntax
nginx -t / nginx -s reload|stop
Before you run it
-s stop kills it; don't confuse with reload.
The same reference, with no signal at all
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