Python3 os.chroot() Method

Python3 OS File/Directory Methods


Overview

The os.chroot() method is used to change the root directory of the current process to the specified directory. Administrator privileges are required to use this function.

It is valid in Unix.

Syntax

chroot()The method syntax is as follows:

os.chroot(path);

Parameters

  • path-- The directory to set as the root directory.

Return Value

This method does not return a value.

Example

The following example demonstrates the use of the chroot() method:

#!/usr/bin/python3

import os, sys

# 设置根目录为 /tmp

os.chroot("/tmp")

print ("修改根目录成功!!")

The output of the above program is:

Root directory modification successful!!

Python3 OS File/Directory Methods

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