Are there other similar commands?

QuestionsQuestions8 SkillsProYour First Linux LabAug, 20 2025
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Yes, there are several other commands in Linux that provide similar information about user accounts:

  1. id: Displays the user ID (UID) and group ID (GID) of the current user, along with the groups the user belongs to.

    id
  2. who: Shows who is currently logged into the system, along with their terminal and login time.

    who
  3. w: Provides a summary of who is logged in and what they are doing, including their login time and idle time.

    w
  4. users: Lists the usernames of users currently logged in to the system.

    users
  5. last: Displays a list of the last logged-in users.

    last

These commands can be useful for managing user sessions and understanding user activity on the system.

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