Start a long-running program over SSH [closed]

Question

I have a Virtual Machine that is running Ubuntu, and I can SSH into the Virtual Machine just fine. I can even start my python program over SSH using the following:

python foldername/app.py

I am on a Windows machine, using Git Bash to SSH. If I start my python program this, way I have to leave the Git Bash window open. How can I start the python program without having to leave the Git Bash open on my Windows machine? Any help is much appreciated!

Answer 1

you can use nohup:

nohup python foldername/app.py &

now you can close your connection and the program will keep running. You can find more information here and here.