Action

  • Installs a symbolic link as specified in the Install section of the unit file.
  • Reloads the configuration in a manner equivalent to running the command systemctl daemon-reload.

Options

--now

Purpose

Start the service after it’s enabled.

Example

systemctl enable --now akings.service

--system

Purpose

Enables the unit for the system

Example

systemctl enable --system system.service

--user

Purpose

Enables the unit for the currently logged in user

Example

systemctl enable --user user.service

--runtime

Purpose

Enables the unit for the current boot session

Example

systemctl enable --runtime thisbootonly.service

--global

Purpose

Enables the unit for the for all future logins of all users.

Example

systemctl enable --global pervasive.service