Getting started with Screen in Linux

Screen is software that allows you to create multiple windows to run several tasks simultaneously while keeping processes active even after you disconnect.

Installation process

apt-get install -y screen

Starting Screen and basic usage

In all cases, correct letter case is required for proper operation.

To create a new screen session, use the following command:

screen -S <NAME>

To attach to an existing session, use:

screen -x <NAME>

To view the list of all existing screen sessions, use the command:

screen -ls

To detach from or reattach to a screen session, use the following key combination:

CTRL + A + D