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login Command - Begin a New Session on the System
The login command is used to begin a new session on the system. It authenticates a user and starts a shell or user environment after successful authentication.
Syntax
login [options] [username]
Examples
login
Prompt for username and password to start a new session.
login user1
Attempt to log in as user1.
Notes
- login is usually invoked by the system at boot or from a terminal, not run directly by users.
- For changing passwords, use
passwd. - Incorrect login attempts may be logged and can trigger security measures.
