{"id":13652,"date":"2024-10-21T12:47:52","date_gmt":"2024-10-21T12:47:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bodhost.com\/kb\/?p=13652"},"modified":"2026-02-26T14:02:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T14:02:09","slug":"how-to-view-system-users-in-ubuntu-linux-vps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bodhost.com\/kb\/how-to-view-system-users-in-ubuntu-linux-vps\/","title":{"rendered":"How to View System Users in Ubuntu Linux"},"content":{"rendered":"

This article explains how to view system users in Ubuntu Linux VPS. In Ubuntu Linux, viewing system users is a straightforward process that can be done using various commands in the terminal.<\/p>\n

Whether you need to manage user accounts or ensure security, knowing how to see system users is essential.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how you can do it:<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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  1. Using the \u2018\/etc\/passwd\u2019 File: <\/strong>The \/etc\/passwd file embodies information about all system users. You can view the users by running the following command:cat \/etc\/passwd<\/strong><\/span>This command will display a list of users along with their details. Each line represents a user and includes information such as username, user ID, group ID, home directory, and the shell used.<\/li>\n
  2. Using the \u2018getent\u2019 Command: <\/strong>Another way to see the system users is by employing the \u2018getent\u2019 command, which recovers entries from the administrative databases. To list users, run:getent passwd<\/strong><\/span>This command offers similar information as the \/etc\/passwd file but can also comprise network users if configured.<\/li>\n
  3. Using the \u2018cut\u2019 Command for a Clean List: <\/strong>If you want to display only the usernames without additional details, you can combine the cut command with the previous commands:cut -d: -f1 \/etc\/passwd<\/strong><\/span>or\n

    getent passwd | cut -d: -f1<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    Both commands will give you a clean list of usernames on your system.<\/li>\n

  4. Checking Logged-in Users: <\/strong>To see users currently logged into the system, you can use the \u2018who\u2019 or \u2018w\u2019 commands:Who<\/strong><\/span>or\n

    W<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    These commands offer information about users presently logged in, embodying their terminal, login time, and activity.<\/li>\n

  5. Using the \u2018id\u2019 Command for Specific Users: <\/strong>If you want to get details about an exact user, the \u2018id\u2019 command can be helpful. For example:id username<\/strong><\/span>This command will show you the user ID, group ID, and the groups the user belongs to.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Being able to view system users on your Ubuntu Linux VPS is important for management and security. By using the commands outlined above, you can easily monitor user accounts and ensure your system is secure. If you have any further questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to our support team.<\/p>\n

    Read Also: How to Install and Uninstall VS Code Using APT on Ubuntu<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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