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logname

Show current login name

Syntax

logname [OPTION]...

Common Options

--versionShow version
--helpShow help

Common Examples

logname

Show login name

echo "Logged in as: $(logname)"

Use in script

logname vs whoami

Returns original user even with sudo

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