How can I stop redis-server?

How to Stop Redis-Server and Start Fresh

So, you're trying to start a new Redis server, but you're getting an error message saying "Opening port: bind: Address already in use". It seems like there's a Redis server already running on your system, and you need to stop it to start a fresh one. Don't worry, we've got you covered! Here's a step-by-step guide on how to stop the Redis server and get back on track:

🚦 Check if Redis-Server Is Running

First things first, let's make sure your assumption is correct. Open up your terminal and run the following command:

redis-cli ping

If you get a response of "PONG", it means that Redis server is indeed running. If you get "Could not connect to Redis at 127.0.0.1:6379: Connection refused", then Redis is not running.

🛑 Stopping Redis-Server

Assuming Redis server is running, you need to stop it before you can start a fresh instance. Here's how you can do it:

1. Find the Redis Process ID (PID)

You need to find the process ID of the Redis server, so you can kill it. Run the following command in your terminal:

ps -ef | grep redis

Look for a line that contains "redis-server". The number in the second column is the PID of the process. Take note of that number.

2. Stop Redis-Server

Now that you have the PID, you can stop the Redis server using the following command:

kill <PID>

Replace <PID> with the actual process ID you obtained from the previous step. This will terminate the Redis server process.

💫 Starting a Fresh Redis-Server

With the previous Redis server stopped, you can now start a new instance without any conflicts. Here's how:

1. Start Redis-Server

To start a new Redis server, simply run the following command in your terminal:

redis-server

This will start a fresh Redis server on the default port 6379.

2. Verify Redis-Server

To make sure your new Redis server is running smoothly, run the ping command again:

redis-cli ping

If you get "PONG" as a response, congratulations! You've successfully stopped the old Redis server and started a fresh one.

🙌 Share Your Success Story

We hope this guide helped you stop the Redis server and start a new one without any issues. If you found this post useful, make sure to share it with your fellow developers who might encounter the same problem. And if you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to leave a comment below. Happy Redis-ing! ❤️