System and processes

The last command

Shows the history of logins and logouts. Useful to know when the machine was used and to spot unusual access.

Syntax

last [usuario]

Copy-ready examples

$ lastSession history

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

Typical mistakes

  • last reads a log that can rotate; on very old machines it may have no data.

Related commands

whowlastlog

FAQ

What does reboot mean in the list?

It is a system reboot, not a user session.

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