System and processes

The blkid command

Shows the UUID and filesystem type of each device. Key to mounting by UUID.

Syntax

blkid [dispositivo]

Copy-ready examples

$ blkidUUID of every device

You can try them in the browser terminal: it does not touch your computer.

Typical mistakes

  • It usually requires sudo to read the devices.

Related commands

lsblkmountfindmnt

FAQ

Why mount by UUID instead of /dev/sdb1?

Because the /dev/sdb1 name can change between boots; the UUID does not.

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