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This article provides a guide to force CageFS update and remount.
This should be done following certain system changes to ensure the changes are applied to caged users' environments.
What is CageFS?
CageFS is a virtualized file system that isolates each user on a shared hosting server into their own private "cage". This technology, provided through CloudLinux OS, enhances security by preventing users from seeing or accessing each other's files, system configurations, and other sensitive information.
SEE ALSO: What are the Security Benefits of CloudLinux?
How to Force CageFS Update and Remount
To force CageFS update and remount, follow the steps below:
- Access server as root via SSH.
- Run the following command:
cagefsctl --force-update cagefsctl -M
Or, to completely reset CageFS, run the following command to reinitialize:cagefsctl --reinit
A comprehesive guide for cagefsctl can be found here.
Conclusion
You now know how to force CageFS update and remount.
