Apply TTYS changes with out reboot

jjjustjjjay · #1 **(View Single Post)** 6th May 2010

Hey everybody,

I have an OpenBSD Server that multible people connect daily and some times for whatever reason i have to update my ttys file (Like it i get a new terminal or need to enable dial in access) and i dont know how to apply these changes with out a reboot. is there a why to apply these changes with out a reboot?

-Thanks

BSDfan666 · #2 **(View Single Post)** 6th May 2010

Yes, you can send SIGHUP to the init(8) process (..PID 1), and it will reload the ttys(5) file, this is explained in man page.

Hope that helps.

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