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login - Sign into system
Overview
The login command sign into system.
Syntax
login [OPTIONS] [ARGUMENTS]
Basic Usage Examples
# Basic usage
login
# Get help
login --help
# Check version
login --version
Common Options
-h, --help- Display help information-v, --version- Show version information-V, --verbose- Enable verbose output (if supported)
Description
The login command is part of the user-management category in Linux systems. It provides essential functionality for sign into system.
Refer to the manual page (man login) for detailed information about all available options and usage patterns.
Common Use Cases
- Basic Operations: Simple usage scenarios
- System Administration: Administrative tasks
- Automation: Script integration
- Troubleshooting: Diagnostic usage
Related Commands
- Other commands in the
user-managementcategory - System utilities for similar operations