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tmux new-session -A -s remoteNotes
`-A` attaches if the session exists and creates it otherwise.
tmux Remote Sessions, SSH, and Pairing
tmux patterns for remote servers, resilient SSH sessions, multi-client visibility, and collaboration workflows.
Export
Copy the compact sheet, download it, or print it.
Download
`D` dense toggle · `C` copy all
Remote persistence
Patterns for SSH, reconnecting, and long-running jobs.
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tmux detach-client -t /dev/pts/1Notes
Helpful when a stale client is still attached.
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tmux list-clients -F "#{client_tty} #{client_session} #{client_activity}"Notes
Useful for support, pair sessions, and debugging.
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tmux lock-session -t remoteNotes
A simple security step on shared machines.
Pairing and collaboration
Shared work and safe broadcasting patterns.
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tmux attach-session -r -t remoteNotes
Great for demos or passive observation.
Enable broadcast for paired commands
Send the same input to multiple panes in a window.
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tmux setw synchronize-panes onNotes
Useful for multi-host orchestration demos.
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tmux setw synchronize-panes offNotes
Important to avoid accidental fan-out commands.
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tmux Configuration and Customization
tmux .tmux.conf settings for prefix changes, mouse support, indexing, reloading, and status bar customization.
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tmux copy-mode commands, scrollback capture, search, buffers, and clipboard configuration patterns.
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Core tmux commands and interactive shortcuts for managing sessions, windows, panes, splits, and layouts.