- # Short answer:
- # Learn how to use screen
- # Basic syntax:
- # After logging in to remote server run:
- screen # This starts a new screen.
- # After starting a long process, e.g., a download, detach with:
- CTRL+a d # To detach from screen, press CTRL+a, release, then press d
- # To view active screens:
- screen -ls
- # To resume active screen:
- screen -r # If there is only one active screen
- screen -r screen_number # If there are multiple active screens