How to Restart SQL Server in Single-User Mode ?

There are a couple of ways to start SQL Server in single-user mode..

  • You can start an instance of SQL Server in single-user mode by using the startup option –m
  • You can use -m option with sqlcmd or Management Studio
  • You can also start sqlservr.exe with –m option


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