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last

The last command in Linux is used to display the most recent logins on the system. The last command is a useful tool for troubleshooting login problems, or for simply seeing who has logged into the system recently.

The syntax for the last command is as follows:

last [options]

The options argument can be used to control the behavior of the last command.

Here are some of the most useful last options:

  • -F: Display full information about each login.

  • -f: Follow the logins in real time.

  • -i: Display information about inactive logins.

  • -n: Display the last n logins.

Here is an example of how to use the last command to display the last 10 logins:

last -n 10

This command will display the last 10 logins on the system.

Here is an example of how to use the last command to display full information about the last login:

last -F

This command will display full information about the last login on the system.

The last command is a useful tool for troubleshooting login problems, or for simply seeing who has logged into the system recently. It can be used to see if there are any unauthorized logins, or to see if there are any logins that are failing.

Here are some of the benefits of using the last command:

  • It can be used to troubleshoot login problems.

  • It can be used to see if there are any unauthorized logins.

  • It can be used to see if there are any logins that are failing.

  • It can be used to see who has logged into the system recently.

If you are managing users on your system, you should make sure to learn how to use the last command. It is a valuable tool for troubleshooting login problems and for managing users.

I hope this helps!

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