Hey there! Are you juggling multiple tasks in your terminal and find it tricky to manage? Well, I’ve been there, and I’ve found a powerful solution – Tmux sessions. In this post, I’m going to introduce you to the concept of detaching from a Tmux session, which can be a real lifesaver when you’re managing many tasks or remote sessions. So, buckle up, because we’re about to take a deep dive into the world of Tmux!
First-timers, take a quick detour through the basics of Tmux. Everyone else, strap in and let’s get started!
Let’s say you have already created one or more tmux sessions, and you want to exit from it. So, basically you are inside your tmux session. We will discuss how you can detach or disconnect or exit from a tmux session.
Detach from a Tmux Session
Let’s consider the case where you will have created multiple sessions. You can detach or disconnect from a session using the following shortcut or command. Assuming your prefix is Ctrl-B, you can disconnect/detach a session using the command
Ctrl-B + dIn case you have to attach back to the session you can do it with the tmux attach command. You can also list tmux sessions to see the active tmux sessions that exists.
There are several other ways to exit from tmux in case you are considering killing sessions or even a nested tmux session.
Congratulations on making it this far! Now you know how to detach from a Tmux session, opening up new avenues of productivity and task management. With this newfound skill, you’re well on your way to becoming a Tmux maestro. So keep experimenting, keep learning, and remember – the command line is your oyster. Happy Tmuxing!
You can also check out the complete tmux cheatsheet of keyboard shortcuts and mouse shortcuts.
