---
name: "xrootd"
section: "8"
platform: "linux"
package: "xrootd"
version: "6.1.1-1"
release: "Arch Linux 2026-11-01"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/xrootd/8"
---

# xrootd(8)

eXtended ROOT daemon

## NAME

xrootd - eXtended ROOT daemon

## SYNOPSIS

```
xrootd [options] [exports]
```

## DESCRIPTION

The **xrootd** daemon provides LAN/WAN access to data in stand-alone nodes, clustered nodes, as well as globally federated clusters. Usage synopsis can be displayed by typing "**xrootd -h**". Complete HTML documentation can be found at

https://xrootd.web.cern.ch/doc/dev57/xrd\_config.htm

## NOTES

Documentation for all components associated with **xrootd** can be found at https://xrootd.org/docs.html

## DIAGNOSTICS

Configuration errors yield an error message and a non-zero exit status. The program never exits upon success. Use the kill command or "/etc/init.d/xrootd stop" to terminate the program.

## LICENSE

License terms can be displayed by typing "**xrootd -H**".

## SUPPORT LEVEL

The **xrootd** daemon is supported by the xrootd collaboration. Contact information can be found at\
 https://xrootd.org/contact.html