List active login sessions
Build a paste-ready command, then review its compatibility and effects before running it.
loginctl list-sessionsread-onlyno known side effects Compatibility
LinuxVerified for Linux using posix, bash, zsh syntax.
Operational knowledgereview due 2027-01-20
Requirementsloginctlloginctl must be installed and available on PATH.
Version supportloginctl Current supported releasesVerified for linux using posix, bash, zsh syntax; consult compatibility notes for platform-specific differences.
Expected signalsSESSION UID USER SEAT TTY STATE IDLE SINCERepresentative successful output; values vary with the selected target and system state.
Known errorsloginctl: command not foundloginctl is missing or is not available on PATH.
Verifyloginctl list-sessionsThe output matches the expected target and exits without an error.Rollback noteNot required: this command is read-only and does not change system state.
Command breakdown
01loginctlCommandRuns the loginctl stage of this one-liner.
02list-sessionsArgumentPasses list-sessions to loginctl.
Example input
loginctl list-sessions
Example output
SESSION UID USER SEAT TTY STATE IDLE SINCE
2 1000 alex seat0 tty2 active no -
Illustrative output — exact values vary by system and data.
Official sources