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# telinit

> Change SysV runlevel.
> Since the concept SysV runlevels is obsolete the runlevel requests will be transparently translated into systemd unit activation requests.
> More information: <https://manned.org/telinit>.

- Power off the machine:

`telinit 0`

- Reboot the machine:

`telinit 6`

- Change SysV run level:

`telinit {{2|3|4|5}}`

- Change to rescue mode:

`telinit 1`

- Reload daemon configuration:

`telinit q`

- Do not send a wall message before reboot/power-off (6/0):

`telinit --no-wall {{value}}`
