tldr/pages/linux/login.md

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login

Initiates a session for a user.

  • Log in as a user:

login {{user}}

  • Log in as user without authentication if user is preauthenticated:

login -f {{user}}

  • Log in as user and preserve environment:

login -p {{user}}

  • Log in as a user on a remote host:

login -h {{host}} {{user}}