reboot

Additional Notes

reboot is a system command used to restart the system. It triggers a clean system shutdown and reboot via systemd or the sysvinit mechanism.

In systemd-based systems, reboot is a symbolic link to systemctl reboot. Use --force or shutdown -r for more control over the shutdown process.

Syntax

reboot [options] [arguments]

Parameters

• options: Flags that change how reboot behaves.

Common Options

• --help: Show command help when supported.
• --version: Show version information when supported.

Examples

reboot --help
man reboot

Practical Notes

Options can vary by distribution and package version. Use man reboot, reboot --help, or the package documentation for exact syntax.