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chkconfig

Manages legacy SysV service startup settings.

chkconfig is used on older RHEL-style systems to configure which services start in which runlevels.

Syntax
chkconfig [options] service

Arguments explained

  • Options adjust output or behavior.
  • Arguments name the files, services, hosts, or values the command should work with.

Common examples

List startup settings
chkconfig --list

Shows legacy service runlevel settings.

Enable a service
sudo chkconfig httpd on

Enables httpd in legacy SysV startup.

chkconfig Command
FieldDetails
Commandchkconfig
CategoryServices and System Control
Primary useManages legacy SysV service startup settings.
Syntaxchkconfig [options] service

Related articles

systemctl

Controls systemd services and system state.

service

Controls services through legacy init wrappers.