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syntax: markdown
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tags: [tldr, linux]
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source: https://github.com/tldr-pages/tldr.git
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---
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# pkexec
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> Execute commands as another user.
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> Asks for password in a GUI if available.
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> More information: <https://polkit.pages.freedesktop.org/polkit/pkexec.1.html>.
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- Run command as root:
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`pkexec {{command}}`
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- Switch user to root:
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`pkexec`
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- Run command as a specific user:
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`pkexec --user {{username}} {{command}}`
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