Linux in a Nutshell, Fourth Edition

Name

chfn

Synopsis

                  chfn [options] [username]

Change the information that is stored in /etc/passwd and displayed to the finger query. Without options, chfn enters interactive mode and prompts for changes. To make a field blank, enter the keyword none. Only a privileged user can change information for another user. For regular users, chfn prompts for the user’s password before making the change.

Options

-f, --full-name

Specify new full name.

-h, --home-phone

Specify new home phone number.

-o, --office

Specify new office number.

-p, --office-phone

Specify new office phone number.

-u, --usage, --help

Print help message and then exit.

-v, --version

Print version information and then exit.

Example

                  chfn -f "Ellen Siever" ellen