If a process is already in execution, such as the tar command example below, simply press Ctrl+Z to stop it then enter the command bg to continue with its execution in the background as a job.

How do I keep a process running in Linux?

When you want a process to continue running even after you log off a Linux system, you have a couple options. One of them is to use the disown command. It tells your shell to refrain from sending a HUP (hangup) signal to the process when you log off. So, the process continues running.

How do you continue after Ctrl-Z?

3 Answers. After you press ctrl+z it will pause execution of the current process and move it to the background. If you wish to start running it in the background, then type bg after pressing ctrl-z . If you wish to run it in the background right from the beginning use & at the end of your command.