---
name: "ostree-admin-prepare-soft-reboot"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "ostree"
version: "2026.4-1"
release: "Arch Linux 2026-11-01"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/ostree-admin-prepare-soft-reboot"
---

# ostree-admin-prepare-soft-reboot(1)

Prepare the target deployment (via index) for soft reboot

## NAME

ostree-admin-prepare-soft-reboot - Prepare the target deployment (via index) for soft reboot

## SYNOPSIS

**ostree admin prepare-soft-reboot** {INDEX}

## DESCRIPTION

Prepare (or unset) the deployment at INDEX for a systemd soft reboot by mounting /run/nextroot. INDEX must be in range and not reference the currently booted deployment.

It is not supported to soft reboot into a deployment with a different kernel state (including initramfs) than the booted one.

If a soft reboot is initiated for a deployment that is not staged, while a staged deployment is active, the staged deployment will be automatically cleared.

## OPTIONS

- **--reboot**

  Initiate a soft reboot.

- **--reset**

  Clear a pending soft reboot state instead of initializing one. When this is provided, a deployment index is not required.

## SEE ALSO

[**systemd-soft-reboot.service**(8)](/systemd-soft-reboot.service/8.md)