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chfn
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.


  

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