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---
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title: How to create a Systemd service
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description: How to create a Systemd service on Ubuntu 22.04
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published: true
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date: 2023-06-26T13:28:49.025Z
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tags: linux, server, ubuntu, systemd, service
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editor: markdown
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dateCreated: 2023-06-26T13:28:49.025Z
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---
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# How to create a Systemd service on Ubuntu 22.04
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This guide provides step-by-step instructions for creating a Systemd service on Ubuntu, specifically tested on version 22.04.
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## Prerequisites
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- A system running Ubuntu 22.04
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- A user account with sudo privileges
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- An internet connection
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## Get Started
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- Begin by creating a new file for your service unit. Open a terminal and run the following command:
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```bash
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sudo nano /etc/systemd/system/my-service.service
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```
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This command will open a new file in the nano text editor. You can replace `my-service` with the name of your service.
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- Next, you need to define the service unit. Add the following lines to the file:
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```bash
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[Unit]
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Description=<name>
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[Service]
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ExecStart=<command>
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WorkingDirectory=<directory>
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Restart=always
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User=root (use a non root user for better security)
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[Install]
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WantedBy=multi-user.target
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```
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- Now we can enable the service to run on startup. Run the following command in the terminal:
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```bash
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sudo systemctl enable my-service
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```
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- Finally, you can start the service by running the following command:
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```bash
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sudo systemctl start my-service
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```
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- You can check the status of the service by running the following command:
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```bash
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sudo systemctl status my-service
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```
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## Finished
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You have successfully created a Systemd service on Ubuntu 22.04. You can now manage the service using the `systemctl` command.
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## Logs
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You can get logs from the service by running the following command:
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```bash
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sudo journalctl -u my-service
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```
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