Linux write command

Linux Commands

The Linux write command is used to send messages to other users.

Permission: All users.

Syntax

write user [ttyname]

Parameter description：

• user: The account of the user you intend to send a message to.
• ttyname: If the user has more than one tty connection at the same time, you can choose the appropriate tty to send the message.

Examples

Send a message to Rollaend, at this time Rollaend has only one connection.

write Rollaend

Next, just type the message. When finished, press Ctrl+C.

Send a message to Rollaend, Rollaend's connections include pts/2 and pts/3.

write Rollaend pts/2

Next, just type the message. When finished, press Ctrl+C.

Note:If the other party has set mesg n, then the message cannot be delivered to them.

Linux Commands