Installing and using Screen on Linux

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On this page Installation Process:Launching and Basic Operation with Screen:

Screen is a software that allows you to create multiple windows for simultaneously executing multiple tasks, while processes remain active even when you exit.

Installation Process:

apt-get install -y screen

Launching and Basic Operation with Screen:

In all cases, case sensitivity is important for proper operation.

To create a new Screen window, use the command:

screen -S <NAME>

To switch to an already created window, use:

screen -x <NAME>

To view a list of all created Screen windows, use the command:

screen -ls

To switch or detach from Screen, use the key combination:

CTRL + A + D
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