Complete ss / netstat keyboard shortcuts and commands reference — 6 shortcuts across 1 categories. Quick reference cheat sheet for Windows & Mac.
ss / netstat is a popular DevOps/CLI tool used by professionals worldwide. Learning keyboard shortcuts can dramatically speed up your workflow — studies show shortcut users save an average of 8 days per year compared to mouse-only users.
This page covers all 6 ss / netstat shortcuts across 1 categories: Network Status. Each shortcut includes a description to help you understand when and how to use it effectively.
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| ss -tlnp | Listening ports |
| ss -ulnp | UDP listening |
| ss -s | Statistics |
| ss -t state established | Connections |
| netstat -rn | Routing table |
| netstat -i | Interface stats |
The most essential ss / netstat shortcuts are: ss -tlnp (Listening ports), ss -ulnp (UDP listening), ss -s (Statistics). These cover the most frequent actions and can significantly speed up your workflow.
ss / netstat has 6 keyboard shortcuts across 1 categories on shortcut-tools.com.
Simply press the key combination while ss / netstat is focused. Most shortcuts work immediately. On Mac, replace Ctrl with Cmd and Alt with Option for most shortcuts.
The ss / netstat shortcut for listening ports is ss -tlnp.
Start with the essentials: Learn ss -tlnp (Listening ports) and ss -ulnp (UDP listening) first — these are the most commonly used.
Practice daily: Pick 2–3 new shortcuts each day and consciously use them instead of the mouse. Within a week, they become muscle memory.
Print this cheat sheet: Keep a reference nearby until shortcuts become automatic. Focus on the Network Status category first.
CLI tip: Create shell aliases for the commands you use most. Combine them with these shortcuts for maximum efficiency.