systemctl-rescue

systemctl rescue [OPTIONS]

systemctl rescue transitions the system to rescue mode (`rescue.target`), a single-user environment for system maintenance. Most services are stopped, but more are available than in emergency mode.Rescue mode provides a shell with basic system services, networking may be available, and all filesystems are typically mounted read-write.

--no-block

Return immediately without waiting

Requires root privileges. Most user services and network services will be stopped. Use rescue mode for system maintenance tasks like filesystem repairs or package recovery.

The rescue subcommand provides the systemd equivalent of traditional single-user mode (runlevel 1), offering a minimal but functional recovery environment.

systemctl-emergency(1), systemctl-default(1), systemctl(1)