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# systemctl start

> Start systemd units.
> More information: <https://www.freedesktop.org/software/systemd/man/latest/systemctl.html#start%20PATTERN%E2%80%A6>.

- Start a unit:

`systemctl start {{unit}}`

- Start a user unit:

`systemctl start {{unit}} --user`