Determine which run level(s) you want it to start on You will need to use chkconfig.  It will be something like chkconfig --level 345 ssh .  http://linuxcommand.org/man_pages/chkconfig8.html ------------------------ Keith Smith --- On Sun, 7/1/12, joe@actionline.com wrote: From: joe@actionline.com Subject: How to auto-start /etc/init.d/sshd start To: plug-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us Date: Sunday, July 1, 2012, 12:53 PM How can I get the following command to run automatically whenever I boot up my Thinkpad? # /etc/init.d/sshd start Normally, I have to su to root, and then run the command. --------------------------------------------------- PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss