How do I run a script in the background?

How do I run a bash script in the background?

How to Run Shell Script as Background Process1Create empty shell script. Open terminal and run the following command to create an empty shell script file. ... 2Add shell commands. Add the following lines to your shell script #!/bin/bash echo "Hello World" ... 3Make shell script executable. ... 4Run shell script in background.

How do you direct the shell to execute a command in the background?

To run a command in the background, type an ampersand (&; a control operator) just before the RETURN that ends the command line.

How do I run a script automatically?

On Windows, the simplest way of running a program at startup is to place an executable file in the Startup folder. All the programs that are in this folder will be executed automatically when the computer opens. You can open this folder more easily by pressing WINDOWS KEY + R and then copying this text shell:startup .

How do I run a program in the background in Linux?

How to Start a Linux Process or Command in Background. If a process is already in execution, such as the tar command example below, simply press Ctrl+Z to stop it then enter the command bg to continue with its execution in the background as a job. You can view all your background jobs by typing jobs .