systemctl stop

Stop a service

high risk

interactive breakdown — edit the command and press Explain
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⚠ Risks & cautions
Safer / dry-run alternatives
systemctl list-dependencies --reverse <unit>See dependants
systemctl status <unit>Check current state
What it does

Stops a unit. Unlike restart, nothing brings it back.

Examples
systemctl stop nginxStop nginx · explain & risk-check →
systemctl list-dependencies --reverse nginxWhat depends on it? · explain & risk-check →
Related
systemctl
Open the full explainer →More in System & Processes

Reference text is hand-written and may be incomplete — check man systemctl for your version. Test destructive commands on a non-production system first.