How to use the command `logname` (with examples)

The logname command is used to display the currently logged in user’s name. It is a convenient way to find out the username of the user who is currently working on the system.

Use case 1: Display the currently logged in user’s name

Code:

logname

Motivation: Often, as a system administrator or user troubleshooting an issue, you may need to determine the username of the user who is currently logged in. By using the logname command, you can quickly obtain this information without having to navigate through system logs or perform other complex operations.

Explanation: The logname command does not require any arguments or options. It simply retrieves the username of the user who is currently logged in and displays it.

Example output:

john.doe

Conclusion:

In this article, we discussed the use cases of the logname command, which is used to display the currently logged in user’s name. By using this command, you can quickly find out the username of the user who is currently working on the system without any additional complexity or manual operations.