---
name: "usbreset"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "usbutils"
version: "1:018-2"
release: "Debian 13 (Trixie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/usbreset"
---

# usbreset(1)

send a USB port reset to a USB device

## NAME

usbreset - send a USB port reset to a USB device

## SYNOPSIS

**usbreset** \[ *device* \]

## DESCRIPTION

**usbreset** is a utility that performs resets on USB devices. It is particularly useful for situations where a USB device is unresponsive or exhibits erratic behavior. The USB *device* to be reset can be specified in one of three formats:

- **VVVV:PPPP**

  Reset by vendor and product IDs

- **BBB/DDD**

  Reset by bus and device number

- **Product**

  Reset by product name

When run without any arguments, **usbreset** provides usage information and a list of connected USB devices, including their vendor and product IDs, bus and device numbers, and product names.

## RETURN VALUE

If the specified device is not found, a non-zero exit code is returned.

## EXAMPLES

- Reset device with vendor ID 1234 and product ID 5678:

  **usbreset 1234:5678**

- Reset device 002 on bus 001:

  **usbreset 001:002**

- Reset device named USB2.0 Hub:

  **usbreset "USB2.0 Hub"**

## SEE ALSO

[**lsusb**(8)](/lsusb/8.md).

## AUTHOR

Alan Stern \<stern@rowland.harvard.edu\>