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Linux / Unix newgrp command

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About newgrp

Log into a new group.

Syntax

newgrp [ -| -l ] [ group ] [argument]

- | -l Change the environment to what would be expected if the user actually logged in again as a member of the new group.
group A group name from the group database or a non negative numeric group ID. Specifies the group ID to which the real and effective group IDs will be set. If group is a non-negative numeric string and exists in the group database as a group name, the numeric group ID associated with that group name will be used as the group ID.
argument sh and ksh only. Options and/or operand of the newgrp command.

Examples

newgrp - return you to a prompt of a new shell.

Related commands

ksh
login
set
sh

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