User Management
chfn
Changes the full name of a user.
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Verified: 2025-09-22
Syntax
$chfn [OPTIONEN] BENUTZER
Examples
$chfn john
$chfn -l john (Nur Lesen)
Typical use cases
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Standard usage
chfn --help
Note
Update the FULLNAME information in the /etc/passwd file.
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