NAME

chfn − change finger entry

SYNOPSIS

chfn [name]

DESCRIPTION

chfn is used to change information about users.  The information is stored in the /etc/passwd file and used by finger(1). It is equivalent to passwd −f. 

chfn prompts the user for information for each field.  Included in the prompt string is the current value for the field enclosed in brackets.  Accept the default value by typing a carriage return.  Enter a blank field by typing none.

Here’s a sample session:

Changing finger information for paul.
Default values are printed inside of ’[]’.
To accept the default, type <return>.
To have a blank entry, type the word ’none’.
 Name [Paul Anthony]:
Office []:
Office Phone [555]: 666
Home Phone [4085551211]: 408-555-1212

The optional argument name is used to change another person’s finger information.  This can only be done by the super-user. 

FILES

/etc/passwd

SEE ALSO

finger(1), passwd(5)

September 29, 2021