Copy-ready commandjournalctl — Basic Usage
journalctl -u nginx --since "1 hour ago"Requirements and permissions
- Requirements
- Linux with the referenced utility installed
- Permissions
- Use sudo or root only when required
- Last reviewed
- 2026-07-31
Examples
Basic Usage
Use journalctl for a standard administrative task.
journalctl -u nginx --since "1 hour ago"Original command
Query systemd journal logs.
journalctl -u nginx --since "1 hour ago"Common errors
Command not found
Confirm Linux with the referenced utility installed is installed and available in your current shell.