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How to Kill a Process Running on a Port (Windows, macOS & Linux)

· Dan Vega · July 14, 2026, 12:06 p.m.

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Summary

This blog post provides a straightforward guide on how to identify and terminate processes using specific ports (like 8080) on Windows, macOS, and Linux, including handy copy-paste commands for each operating system.

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