Jun 28, 2020 · When using a Linux system you can log in with a user and then simply “switch” to another user through the same command line session. In order to do this, there is a command …

Jan 19, 2024 · The 'su' command, short for "switch user" or "substitute user," is a powerful tool that facilitates this transition. This article will delve into the intricacies of the 'su' command, …

Oct 27, 2010 · To switch the terminal session to a different user, where that user can't exit back into the original user, use exec: $|# exec su - [username] This will technically login the new …

Dec 10, 2020 · The su (short for substitute or switch user) utility allows you to run commands with another user’s privileges, by default the root user. Using su is the simplest way to switch to the …

Dec 28, 2023 · The 'su' command in Linux is used to switch to another user. You can use it by typing su username in the terminal, where ‘username’ is the user you want to switch to. Here’s …

Apr 15, 2023 · In this tutorial, you will learn how to switch user accounts on Linux. You will either need to have the necessary credentials to log in as the other user (username and password), …

Jul 12, 2024 · To switch users on Linux, you can use the su (switch user) command followed by the username of the account you want to switch to. For instance, entering su username in the …

Dec 18, 2023 · You can easily switch users in Linux using commands. In this article, we will explore some different methods on how to switch users right from your Linux terminal, …

Jan 16, 2024 · The "su" command, which stands for "switch user" or "substitute user," makes it easy to change to another user in Linux. Or, if you just want to execute a command as another …

Apr 25, 2025 · Switching users in Linux using the su command is akin to putting on a disguise. We can change our identity to another user or even the almighty root. Here, we will explore …