Fast Swap Increase

This script automates the process of increasing the swap memory to 8GB or any value you set on a Linux system.

Usage

1. Download the script:

   wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CommanderPaladin/Fast-Swap-Increase/main/Fast-Swap-Increase.sh

2. Make the script executable:

   chmod +x Fast-Swap-Increase.sh

3. Run the script with root privileges:

   sudo ./Fast-Swap-Increase.sh

What the Script Does

1. Checks existing swap space: The script displays the current swap space on your system.

2. Turns off all swap: It temporarily disables all active swap spaces.

3. Creates a new swap file: The script creates a new swap file with the size specified by the user (default is 8GB).

4. Sets the correct permissions: Ensures the swap file has the correct permissions for security.

5. Sets up the swap file: Prepares the newly created file to be used as swap space.

6. Enables the swap file: Activates the new swap file for use by the system.

7. Verifies the swap space: Displays the new swap space to confirm the changes.

8. Makes the swap file permanent: Adds the new swap file entry to /etc/fstab to ensure it is used after reboot.

Customizing Swap Size

To customize the swap size, modify the SWAP_SIZE variable in the script:

SWAP_SIZE="8G" # Change this value to your desired swap size, e.g., "16G" for 16GB.

Notes

• The script creates a backup of the /etc/fstab file as /etc/fstab.bak before making changes.
• It is recommended to review the script and understand its steps before execution.