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Su Command: Execute Command As Another User
Use for execute command as another user with Su. Exact CLI syntax to execute command as another user using Su.
When to use this: Use for execute command as another user with Su.
Command Syntax
su - <username> -c "<command>"su - <username> -c "<command>"Live Command Builder
Final Command
su - <username> -c "<command>" Command Breakdown
-- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
-c- Command Option
- Tool-specific option used by this command invocation.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to execute command as another user using Su.
Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.
Flag behavior: Tool version, platform, and shell can change behavior.
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