Windows
Linux
Security & Permissions
Identity
Windows whoami /priv equivalent in Linux
Lists allowed sudo commands for the current user.
Windows
→
whoami /priv
Linux equivalents
sudo -l
sudo -l
sudo -l
Overview
What this command does
Lists allowed sudo commands for the current user.
Migration tip: Check the distro-specific rows before copying; package names and service names can differ even when the tool name is similar.
Practical tasks
Common use cases
Show elevated privileges
Lists allowed sudo commands for the current user.
sudo -l
Show elevated privileges
sudo --help
Show command help when supported
man sudo
Open the manual page when installed
Ready to run
Copyable Linux commands
Review paths, device names, package names and permissions before running any command.
sudo -l
Walkthrough
Examples with explanations
# Windows equivalent: whoami /priv
sudo -lReference
Common options and variations
| Command or option | Use |
|---|---|
sudo -l | Show elevated privileges |
sudo --help | Show command help when supported |
man sudo | Open the manual page when installed |
Distro differences
Debian/Ubuntu vs Fedora vs Arch
The equivalent is shown for Debian/Ubuntu, Fedora and Arch. Some rows use a different package manager or helper tool where Linux distributions commonly diverge.
| Distribution | Package manager / base | Equivalent command | Difference to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian/Ubuntu | same command | sudo -l |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Fedora | same command | sudo -l |
Same command on this distribution. |
| Arch | same command | sudo -l |
Same command on this distribution. |
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