I have a lot of processes like: [migration/xxxx] running on my system

Updated 28 September 2026 1 min read

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Updated: 28 September 2026 · Applies to: CloudLinux OS

Processes named [migration/N] are kernel threads, one per CPU (and per LVE on CloudLinux). They move work between CPU cores to balance the load.

They use almost no memory or CPU and are normal. You do not need to stop them.

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