Users

The su command

Switches user inside the same session. It asks for the other user's password.

Syntax

su [-] <usuario>

Most useful options

-Also loads their environment and home

Copy-ready examples

$ sudo useradd ayudante && su ayudanteSwitch user
$ exitReturn to the previous user

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

Typical mistakes

  • The prompt changes; root's ends with #.

Related commands

whoamipasswduseradd

FAQ

Are su and sudo the same?

No: su switches user; sudo runs a single command with more privileges.

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