Run python flask on EC2 in the background

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I have small app created on python flask and deployed on EC2 aws machine, when I do ssh to ec2 machine and starts flask, it works, but when I terminate the session the flask dies, I can run it using nohup. What is the best way to make it independent of ssh session and run it continuously.

Thanks alot for this question too – A.B Aug 11 '16 at 15:18 — A.B, Aug 11 '16 at 15:18

score 20 · Accepted Answer · answered Apr 12 '14 at 13:23

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There are several options:

nohup python app.py &
use screen
run supervisord(link) on system startup and control all through it (pythonic way :))

nohup means: do not terminate this process even when the stty is cut off.

& at the end means: run this command as a background task.

answered Apr 12 '14 at 13:23

Mike

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Thanks alot for this answer – A.B Aug 11 '16 at 15:18

Run python flask on EC2 in the background

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