How can I run a python script in ubuntu background?

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How can I run a python script in ubuntu background? I tried to use '&', for example:

python3 test.py &

but when I close the terminal, this process seems to be closed as well because I can't get any update logs from this test script any more.

Add `nohup` http://stackoverflow.com/questions/32784462/how-to-run-multiple-php-scripts-in-background-on-ubuntu — Serge, Apr 21 '17 at 01:10
read this answer [http://stackoverflow.com/questions/2975624/how-to-run-a-python-script-in-the-background-even-after-i-logout-ssh](http://stackoverflow.com/questions/2975624/how-to-run-a-python-script-in-the-background-even-after-i-logout-ssh) — minji, Apr 21 '17 at 01:12

score 3 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 11:46

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You can use setsid. In your case by running:

setsid python test.py

Or, as mentioned in the comments, you can use nohup.

nohup python test.py

You can see the difference between them in this answer: What's the difference between nohup and a daemon?

edited May 23 '17 at 11:46

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answered Apr 21 '17 at 01:22

eli-bd

score 1 · Answer 2 · edited May 23 '17 at 12:02

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I think you're looking for the nohup command as Serge mentioned.

This answer looks like what you want

edited May 23 '17 at 12:02

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answered Apr 21 '17 at 01:14

ajthyng

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