One systemctl command to both start and enable

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Using one command to both start and enable systemctl managed software would be useful to spare a few lines in a few scripts, making them a bit more aesthetic (not really a problem but a nice thing to have).

Is there one systemctl command to both start and enable a program controlled by systemctl?

Relating-only: https://unix.stackexchange.com/q/374280/117549 — Jeff Schaller, Jan 20 '19 at 22:30
Yeah, it has been discussed in several places like the post Jeff linked to or here... even in comments etc... — don_crissti, Jan 21 '19 at 14:15

Stephen Kitt · Accepted Answer · 2023-07-11T08:20:28.693

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Yes, there is, since systemd 220 (May 2015):

systemctl enable --now

This will enable and start the named units. See the systemctl manpage for details.

edited Jul 11 '23 at 08:20

answered Jan 20 '19 at 22:03

Stephen Kitt

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One systemctl command to both start and enable

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