Copy-ready commandtail
tail -f /var/log/syslogRequirements and permissions
- Requirements
- Linux with the referenced utility installed
- Permissions
- Use sudo or root only when required
- Last reviewed
- 2026-07-31
Examples
Basic example
Follow new lines appended to a log.
tail -f /var/log/syslogCommon errors
Command not found
Confirm Linux with the referenced utility installed is installed and available in your current shell.