chfn

Used to change the information displayed by the finger command

Description

The chfn command is used to change the information displayed by the finger command. This information is stored in the /etc/passwd file. If no options are specified, the chfn command will enter an interactive mode.

Syntax

chfn [options] [arguments]

Options

-f <full_name> or --full-name <full_name>: Set the full name;
-h <home_phone> or --home-phone <home_phone>: Set the home phone number;
-o <office_address> or --office <office_address>: Set the office address;
-p <office_phone> or --office-phone <office_phone>: Set the office phone number;
-u or --help: Online help;
-v or --version: Display version information.

Arguments

Username: Specify the username for which the finger information should be changed.

Examples

Example 1: Change finger information:

[root@localhost Desktop]# chfn
Changing finger information for root.
Name [root]: jack
Office []: hn
Office Phone []: 888888
Home Phone []: 9999999

Finger information changed.

Example 2: Change account full name:

[root@localhost Desktop]# chfn -f jack
Changing finger information for root.
Finger information changed.

Example 3:

shell>> chfn
Changing finger information for user
Password: [del]
Name[]:linuxde ### Information provided for finger
Office[]:NCCU
Office Phone[]: [del]
Home Phone[]: [del]