Using the Linux Shutdown Command

Here are a few shutdown examples for quick reference.

Turn Server Off Immediately

shutdown -h now

Restart Immediately

shutdown -r now

Restart in 45 minutes

shutdown -r +45

Restart at next 1 am

shutdown -r +01:00

Restart at next 10pm

shutdown -r +22:00

Restart in 300 minutes

shutdown -r +300

Cancel any pending shutdowns

shutdown -c