Screen – a powerful console multiplexer for Linux systems

Installation process

To install Screen on Debian/Ubuntu and derivative systems, use the command:

apt-get install -y screen

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Launching and basic use of Screen

WARNING

In all cases, the letter case of commands matters for correct operation.

Creating a new window

To create a new screen window with a specific name, use the command:

screen -S <NAME>

Where <NAME> – an arbitrary name that will help you identify the session.

Switching to an existing window

To connect to a previously created Screen session, use:

screen -x <NAME>

Viewing the list of sessions

To get a list of all active Screen sessions, use the command:

screen -ls

Detaching from the current session

To detach from an active Screen session while keeping all running processes, use the key combination:

CTRL + A + D

First press CTRL + A, then D.

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Benefits of using Screen

• Processes stay active after disconnecting from the server
• The ability to work on several tasks at the same time
• Convenient switching between sessions
• Protection against losing work on an unstable connection
• Saving system resources

Screen is an indispensable tool for system administrators and developers, allowing you to organise your workflow efficiently in a console environment.

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