How to Jump to Process ID in htop on Ubuntu

This article details the method for locating a specific process ID within the htop utility on Ubuntu. It covers launching the tool, utilizing the search shortcut to find a PID, and clearing the filter to return to the full process list. Follow these steps to navigate system monitors efficiently.

Launch htop

Open your terminal and type htop, then press Enter. If the program is missing, install it via sudo apt install htop.

Find the Process ID

1. Press F3 or the / key to open the search bar.
2. Enter the specific Process ID number.
3. Press Enter to jump to the matching process.

The list will filter or highlight the specific PID immediately.

Clear the Filter

1. Press F4 to remove the search filter.
2. The full list of processes will reappear.

Press F10 to exit the application when finished.