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read-onlyrequires privileges Compatibility
LinuxVerified for Linux using posix, bash, zsh syntax.
Operational knowledgereview due 2027-01-19
Requirementsftpwhoftpwho must be installed and available on PATH.Elevated accessReview the exact scope before using an elevated account.
Version supportftpwho Current supported releasesVerified for linux using posix, bash, zsh syntax; consult compatibility notes for platform-specific differences.
Expected signalsstandalone FTP daemon [2481], up for 2 hrs 14 minRepresentative successful output; values vary with the selected target and system state.
Known errorsftpwho: command not foundftpwho is missing or is not available on PATH.Permission deniedThe current identity does not have the required access.
VerifyftpwhoThe output matches the expected target and exits without an error.Rollback noteNo universal automatic rollback is available. Capture the current state and use the tool-specific recovery procedure before applying changes.
Command breakdown
01ftpwhoCommandRuns the ftpwho stage of this one-liner.
Example output
standalone FTP daemon [2481], up for 2 hrs 14 min
2487 alice [203.0.113.42] RETR release.tar.gz: 62% complete
Service class 1 user
Illustrative output — exact values vary by system and data.
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