systemctl rescue

Category: Administration

systemctl rescue

Switch to single-user rescue mode

Isolates rescue.target, bringing the system to a minimal single-user state with only essential services. This is the modern replacement for the old single-user runlevel, used for maintenance and repairs. You are asked for the root password unless already root.
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