finger

Additional Notes

finger is a system command used to show user information. It displays information about logged-in users including login time, terminal, idle time, and office contact details. It queries local user databases and can query remote hosts via the finger protocol.

Syntax

finger [options] [arguments]

Parameters

• options: Flags that change how finger behaves.
• 'user': Username to look up (optional).

Common Options

• --help: Show command help when supported.
• --version: Show version information when supported.

Examples

finger --help
man finger

Practical Notes

Options can vary by distribution and package version. Use man finger, finger --help, or the package documentation for exact syntax.