RABBITMQ-SERVER(8) System Manager's Manual RABBITMQ-SERVER(8)

# [NAME](#NAME)

`rabbitmq-server` — starts a RabbitMQ node

# [SYNOPSIS](#SYNOPSIS)

`rabbitmq-server` \[`-detached`]

# [DESCRIPTION](#DESCRIPTION)

RabbitMQ is an open source multi-protocol messaging broker.

Running `rabbitmq-server` starts a RabbitMQ node in the foreground. The node will display a startup banner and report when startup is complete. To shut down the server, use service management tools or [rabbitmqctl(8)](/man/os/rabbitmq-server-4.2/rabbitmqctl.8).

# [ENVIRONMENT](#ENVIRONMENT)

[`RABBITMQ_CONFIG_FILE`](#RABBITMQ_CONFIG_FILE)

Defaults to /etc/rabbitmq/rabbitmq.conf. Node configuration file path. To learn more, see the [RabbitMQ Configuration guide](https://www.rabbitmq.com/docs/configure)

[`RABBITMQ_MNESIA_BASE`](#RABBITMQ_MNESIA_BASE)

Defaults to /var/lib/rabbitmq/mnesia. Node data directory will be located (or created) in this directory. To learn more, see the [RabbitMQ File and Directory guide](https://www.rabbitmq.com/docs/relocate)

[`RABBITMQ_LOG_BASE`](#RABBITMQ_LOG_BASE)

Defaults to /var/log/rabbitmq. Log files generated by the server will be placed in this directory. To learn more, see the [RabbitMQ Logging guide](https://www.rabbitmq.com/docs/logging)

[`RABBITMQ_NODENAME`](#RABBITMQ_NODENAME)

Defaults to "rabbit@". followed by the computed hostname. Can be used to run multiple nodes on the same host. Every node in a cluster must have a unique `RABBITMQ_NODENAME` To learn more, see the [RabbitMQ Clustering guide](https://www.rabbitmq.com/docs/clustering)

[`RABBITMQ_NODE_IP_ADDRESS`](#RABBITMQ_NODE_IP_ADDRESS)

By default RabbitMQ will bind to all IPv6 and IPv4 interfaces available. This variable limits the node to one network interface or address family. To learn more, see the [RabbitMQ Networking guide](https://www.rabbitmq.com/docs/networking)

[`RABBITMQ_NODE_PORT`](#RABBITMQ_NODE_PORT)

AMQP 0-9-1 and AMQP 1.0 port. Defaults to 5672. To learn more, see the [RabbitMQ Networking guide](https://www.rabbitmq.com/docs/networking)

# [OPTIONS](#OPTIONS)

[`-detached`](#detached)

Start the server process in the background. Note that this will cause the pid not to be written to the pid file.

For example, runs RabbitMQ AMQP server in the background:

`rabbitmq-server -detached`

# [SEE ALSO](#SEE_ALSO)

[rabbitmqctl(8)](/man/os/rabbitmq-server-4.2/rabbitmqctl.8), [rabbitmq-diagnostics(8)](/man/os/rabbitmq-server-4.2/rabbitmq-diagnostics.8), [rabbitmq-plugins(8)](/man/os/rabbitmq-server-4.2/rabbitmq-plugins.8), [rabbitmq-queues(8)](/man/os/rabbitmq-server-4.2/rabbitmq-queues.8), [rabbitmq-streams(8)](/man/os/rabbitmq-server-4.2/rabbitmq-streams.8), [rabbitmq-upgrade(8)](/man/os/rabbitmq-server-4.2/rabbitmq-upgrade.8), [rabbitmq-service(8)](/man/os/rabbitmq-server-4.2/rabbitmq-service.8), [rabbitmq-env.conf(5)](/man/os/rabbitmq-server-4.2/rabbitmq-env.conf.5), [rabbitmq-echopid(8)](/man/os/rabbitmq-server-4.2/rabbitmq-echopid.8)

# [AUTHOR](#AUTHOR)

The RabbitMQ Team <[contact-tanzu-data.pdl@broadcom.com](mailto:contact-tanzu-data.pdl@broadcom.com)>

June 22, 2023 RabbitMQ Server

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Document: rabbitmq-server(8) from rabbitmq-server-4.2 4.2.7-r0 (Chainguard OS)
Source: https://github.com/rabbitmq/rabbitmq-server