Clarification on Root Privileges Requirement for Starting/Stopping Qlik Replicate Services

[EE_]

Dear Support Team,

Following up on the discussion in the Qlik Community post (https://community.qlik.com/t5/Qlik-Replicate/After-Linux-Version-Upgrade-opt-attunity-replicate-bin/...), we would like to seek clarification regarding the permission requirements for managing Qlik Replicate services.

Specifically, we would like to confirm whether root privileges are strictly required to start or stop Qlik Replicate services on a Linux environment. This is a critical concern, as access to the root account is tightly governed in our client’s production environment.

If elevated privileges are indeed mandatory, could you kindly provide official documentation or guidance that outlines this requirement?

Thank you for your support and assistance.

[john_wang]

Hello @EE_ ,

In general, root privileges are not required to operate the Qlik Replicate service on Linux. There are several options available:

1. Use the designated service account to manage Replicate services. By default, this account is 'attunity'. For example:

   su - attunity

   systemctl stop areplicate

   
2. If the service account does not have permission to run systemctl, you can use sudo as needed. For example:
   

   su - attunity

   sudo systemctl start areplicate

   You need input the 'attunity' account password.

   

Let me know if you need any additional assistance,

John.

[EE_]

Hi @john_wang ,

Thank you for your response.
I tested using the "attunity" account, but it still prompts that the service must be stopped as root.
May I ask which configuration needs to be adjusted in this case?

Thank you for your support and assistance.