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SECURETTY(5) Linux Programmer's Manual SECURETTY(5)

NAME

securetty - file which lists terminals from which root can log in

DESCRIPTION

The file /etc/securetty is used by (some versions of) login(1). The file contains the device names of terminal lines (one per line, without leading /dev/) on which root is allowed to login. See login.defs(5) if you use the shadow suite.

FILES

/etc/securetty

SEE ALSO

login(1), login.defs(5)

COLOPHON

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1992-12-29 Linux