Common KVM Commands
- Last Updated: July 23, 2025
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The following list describes some commonly used KVM commands.
Connect to VM using local console:
virsh console <NAME OF KVM / ID>Shutdown VM:
virsh shutdown <NAME OF KVM / ID>List running VMs:
virsh listDelete a VM:
virsh destroy <NAME OF KVM / ID>Note that proper permissions are required to run these commands.