How to List All Users on Ubuntu/Linux: Every Method Explained

• 22 June 2026
• by: James Whitfield
• in: Linux/Server Admin
• Tags: command line, linux user management, system administration, Ubuntu
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Learn how to list all users on Ubuntu/Linux using /etc/passwd, getent, awk, and compgen. Filter human vs system accounts, count users, and find specific ones.

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