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NAME

e2guardian - web content filter

SYNOPSIS

e2guardian [ -c config-file ] [ -v ] [ -h ] [ -N ] [ -q ] [ -Q ] [ -s ] [ -r ] [ -g ] [ -t ] [ -d debuglevel ] [ -i ]

Use the given config-file.
gives the version number and build options.
Output a short summary of available command line options.
Do not go into the background.
causes e2guardian to kill any running copy.
kill any running copy AND start a new one with current options.
shows the parent process PID and exits.

reloads lists and group config files by issuing a HUP, but this does not reset the httpworkers option (amongst others).

same as -r.

rotate logs (Issues a USR1).

allows you to specify a debuglevel.

read lists from stdin.

COPYRIGHT

e2guardian is copyright Philip Pearce and Frederic Bourgeois

July 2025 Philip Pearce