systemctl status
Check the status of a systemd service. Shows if the service is running and recent log entries.
Primary Syntax
$ systemctl status ssh
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Example Usage
systemctl status nginx
systemctl status --user#
Quick Tips
• Use man systemctl to read the full manual
• Add --help flag for quick options reference
• Combine with | less for paginated output
Submitted by: admin
Added: 2/9/2026