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uptime — Basic Usage

Use uptime for a standard administrative task.

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uptime

Requirements and permissions

Requirements
Linux with the referenced utility installed
Permissions
Use sudo or root only when required
Last reviewed
2026-07-31

Examples

Basic Usage

Use uptime for a standard administrative task.

uptime

Original command

Display uptime and load averages.

uptime

Common errors

Command not found

Confirm Linux with the referenced utility installed is installed and available in your current shell.