The pkill command

The pkill command is a powerful utility in Linux used to terminate or signal processes based on their names or other criteria. Its primary purpose is to provide a more user-friendly and efficient way to kill processes compared to using their PIDs. One of the key reasons for its importance is its ability to simplify the process of terminating multiple instances of a process with the same name. This is particularly useful when dealing with applications that run multiple processes, such as web servers or database servers. The pkill command ensures that all relevant processes are terminated without the need to identify and input individual PIDs. Its ease of use makes it a valuable tool for system administrators in various scenarios, including troubleshooting, process management, and automation.

We can kill multiple processes with the pkill command.

Use the pkill command followed by the process name to terminate all processes with the same name:

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