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tags: [tldr, linux]
source: https://github.com/tldr-pages/tldr.git
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# fprintd-enroll

> Enroll fingerprints into the database.
> More information: <https://manned.org/fprintd-enroll>.

- Enroll the right index finger for the current user:

`fprintd-enroll`

- Enroll a specific finger for the current user:

`fprintd-enroll --finger {{left-thumb|left-index-finger|left-middle-finger|left-ring-finger|left-little-finger|right-thumb|right-index-finger|right-middle-finger|right-ring-finger|right-little-finger}}`

- Enroll the right index finger for a specific user:

`fprintd-enroll {{username}}`

- Enroll a specific finger for a specific user:

`fprintd-enroll --finger {{finger_name}} {{username}}`

- Display help:

`fprintd-enroll --help`
