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 # prosodyctl
 
 > The control tool for the Prosody XMPP server.
+> NOTE: process management through `prosodyctl` is discouraged. Instead, use the tools provided by your system (e.g. `systemctl`).
 > More information: <https://prosody.im/doc/prosodyctl>.
 
 - Show the status of the Prosody server: