rmmod Command - Remove Kernel Modules

The rmmod command is used to remove (unload) a module from the Linux kernel. It is typically used for managing kernel modules manually.

Syntax

rmmod [options] module_name

Examples

rmmod usb_storage

rmmod -f module_name

Notes

• rmmod only removes modules that are not in use and not dependent on other modules.
• Use lsmod to list currently loaded modules.
• For automatic dependency handling, use modprobe -r instead of rmmod (if available).