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pkexec - Execute command as another user

Overview​

The pkexec command execute command as another user.

Syntax​

pkexec [OPTIONS] [ARGUMENTS]

Basic Usage Examples​

# Basic usage
pkexec

# Get help
pkexec --help

# Check version
pkexec --version

Common Options​

  • -h, --help - Display help information
  • -v, --version - Show version information
  • -V, --verbose - Enable verbose output (if supported)

Description​

The pkexec command is part of the other category in Linux systems. It provides essential functionality for execute command as another user.

Refer to the manual page (man pkexec) for detailed information about all available options and usage patterns.

Common Use Cases​

  1. Basic Operations: Simple usage scenarios
  2. System Administration: Administrative tasks
  3. Automation: Script integration
  4. Troubleshooting: Diagnostic usage
  • Other commands in the other category
  • System utilities for similar operations
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