modprobe Command - Add and Remove Kernel Modules

The modprobe command is used to add or remove modules from the Linux kernel. It automatically handles module dependencies, making it the preferred tool for managing kernel modules.

Syntax

modprobe [options] module_name

Examples

modprobe usb_storage

modprobe -r usb_storage

Notes

• modprobe is preferred over insmod/rmmod for handling dependencies automatically.
• Use lsmod to list currently loaded modules.
• Requires root privileges to load or unload modules.