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# dphys-swapfile

> Manage the swap file on Debian-based Linux systems.
> More information: <https://manned.org/dphys-swapfile>.

- Disable the swap file:

`dphys-swapfile swapoff`

- Enable the swap file:

`dphys-swapfile swapon`

- Create a new swap file:

`dphys-swapfile setup`