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Linux systemd Service Files Cheat Sheet/Create override drop-in

Edit a unit override file.

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Section: Drop-Ins and Overrides

Create override drop-in

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sudo systemctl edit nginx
Explanation

Creates a drop-in under /etc/systemd/system/<unit>.d/override.conf.

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