halt(1M) halt(1M) NAME halt - halt the system SYNOPSIS cd / /etc/halt [ -p ] DESCRIPTION halt is executed by the superuser to shut the machine down so it is safe to remove power. halt leaves the machine executing the firmware monitor, unless the -p option is present and supported on the machine. If you are remotely logged in to the system, you are prompted to confirm the shutdown. The -p option requests that the power be turned off after the system is shut down. Only some systems support this. SEE ALSO init(1M), reboot(1M), shutdown(1M). Page 1