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chfn 命令

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常用示例

Example

chfn -f [new_display_name] [username]

Example

chfn -o [new_office_room_number] [username]

Example

chfn -p [new_office_telephone_number] [username]

Example

chfn -h [new_home_telephone_number] [username]

说明

chfn changes user information stored in the GECOS field of /etc/passwd. This information is displayed by the finger command and other utilities that show user details. Users can change their own information; root can change any user's information.

参数

-f, --full-name _name_
Set the user's full name
-o, --office _office_
Set office room number
-p, --office-phone _phone_
Set office phone number
-h, --home-phone _phone_
Set home phone number
-u, --help
Display help message

FAQ

What is the chfn command used for?

chfn changes user information stored in the GECOS field of /etc/passwd. This information is displayed by the finger command and other utilities that show user details. Users can change their own information; root can change any user's information.

How do I run a basic chfn example?

Run `chfn -f [new_display_name] [username]` in a terminal, then adjust file names, paths, flags, or remote targets for your system.

What does -f, --full-name _name_ do in chfn?

Set the user's full name