tldr/pages/linux/swapon.md

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swapon

Enables device or file for swapping.

  • Get swap information:

swapon -s

  • Enable a given swap partition:

swapon {{/dev/sdb7}}

  • Enable a given swap file:

swapon {{path/to/file}}

  • Enable all swap areas:

swapon -a

  • Enable swap by label of a device or file:

swapon -L {{swap1}}