- To restart Jenkins, paste http://localhost:8080/restart into your web browser’s address bar and press Enter.
- Fill in your username and password, then click 'Sign In.'
- Click the 'Yes' button to restart Jenkins.
How to Restart Jenkins
Use this step-by-step demo to learn how to restart Jenkins.
📌 Why this matters
Restarting Jenkins becomes essential after installing plugins, updating configurations, or when the system becomes unresponsive. While you could restart the entire server, using the web interface keeps your build history, workspace files, and job configurations intact. This targeted restart also maintains any running builds in their queue rather than terminating them abruptly. Beyond troubleshooting, regular restarts help prevent memory leaks that accumulate over time, especially in environments with frequent builds or resource-intensive jobs running continuously.
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