How to use the Ctrl+Alt+Del shortcut to launch task manager? In GNOME-based systems, the Ctrl + Alt + Del shortcut launches the system shutdown prompt by default. However, you can change this shortcut to launch the System Monitor instead.

Where is Task Manager in Linux?

For a Ctrl+Alt+Del replacement we will name the new shortcut “Task Manager” and the command to run is gnome-system-monitor. Click Apply and notice the new keyboard shortcut shows up under Custom Shortcuts but is disabled. Click where it says “Disabled” and then press the new desired keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Alt+Delete.

What is the use of Ctrl Alt Del key in Linux?

On some Linux-based operating systems including Ubuntu and Debian, Control + Alt + Delete is a shortcut for logging out. On Ubuntu Server, it is used to reboot a computer without logging in.