The `getenforce` command

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The `getenforce` command

Shows the current SELinux mode: Enforcing, Permissive or Disabled.

Syntax

getenforce

Copy-ready examples

$ getenforceShow the mode

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

Typical mistakes

Permissive only warns, it does not block; Enforcing does block.

Related commands

setenforce semanage ls

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