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SECURETTY(5) | Linux Programmer's Manual | SECURETTY(5) |
NAME¶
securetty - file which lists terminals from which root can log inDESCRIPTION¶
The file /etc/securetty is used by (some versions of) login(1). The file contains the device names of terminal lines (one per line, without leading /dev/) on which root is allowed to login. See login.defs(5) if you use the shadow suite.FILES¶
/etc/securettySEE ALSO¶
login(1), login.defs(5)COLOPHON¶
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