Mask a service

bash

sudo systemctl mask nginx

Explanation

Strongest disable. Even manual starts are blocked.

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Enable a unit to start automatically.

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Disable autostart for a service.

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Disable service at boot and stop it now.

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Remove masking from a unit.

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Show whether the service starts at boot.

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