# Systemd Linger Feature Keeps User Services Running After Logout

Systemd's linger option allows user-specific services to continue running even after the user logs out of a session. This is useful for long-running tasks or daemons that need to persist without an active login. Administrators can enable lingering per user to ensure critical background processes remain active.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://etbe.coker.com.au/2026/07/24/systemd-linger/) — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 09:43:13 +0000