Systemd Service File Generator

Enter application details to get a ready-to-install systemd .service unit file.

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Output

Summary

Enter application details to get a ready-to-install systemd .service unit file.

How it works

  1. Enter service description and ExecStart command
  2. Set user, working directory, and restart policy
  3. Click Generate
  4. Save as /etc/systemd/system/app.service

Use cases

  • Running Node.js apps as system services
  • Managing custom daemons with systemd on Ubuntu
  • Replacing init.d scripts with modern units

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-06-09 · Reviewed by Nham Vu