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chfn:tldr:669fa
The chfn
command is used to change user information in the system's password file. It allows you to modify the details associated with a user account, such as their office telephone number or any other relevant information.
In this specific command, ${new_office_telephone_number}
and ${username}
are variables. The command is meant to be executed with specific values substituted for these variables.
${new_office_telephone_number}
refers to the new office telephone number you want to assign to the user. It should be replaced with the actual telephone number you intend to use.
${username}
refers to the username of the user whose information you want to modify. You should replace it with the actual username of the user you want to update.
Therefore, this command, when executed with the appropriate values, will change the office telephone number associated with a particular user account.