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whoami — Basic Usage

Use whoami for a standard administrative task.

Copy-ready commandwhoami — Basic Usage
whoami /all

Requirements and permissions

Requirements
Windows 10/11 or Windows Server
Permissions
Varies by command
Last reviewed
2026-07-31

Examples

Basic Usage

Use whoami for a standard administrative task.

whoami /all

Original command

Display the current security identity and token details.

whoami /all

Common errors

Command not found

Confirm Windows 10/11 or Windows Server is installed and available in your current shell.