Overview

Linux fg bg commands usage and examples using CTRL-Z and jobs command. Move a process between background and foreground modes with paused and running states.

Usage and examples

Pause a process

When running a process you can use CTRL-Z to pause the process and free the current shell instance:

Linux jobs command

To view the stopped jobs use the jobs command: bash jobs You should receive something like this (Job number, Status, Command): ```text [1]+ Stopped ls –color=auto -l –color=auto -lla -R /

## Run a process in the background

You can start a process in the background from the start using an '&' mark at the end of the command: ```bash
cp /source /destination &

linux fg bg commands

To move a job to the foreground execution (for example job 1): bash fg 1 To move a job to the background execution (for example job 1): ```bash bg 1

## Kill paused jobs

To kill a paused job you can use the kill command followed by the job number (for example job 1): ```bash
kill %1

Enjoy