Finger command in Windows

Applies to : Windows Server (Semi-Annual Channel), Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012.

The finger command displays information about the user or user on the specified remote computer (usually a UNIX computer) running the finger service or daemon. The remote computer specifies the format and output for displaying user information. If used without parameters, the finger command will show the help section.

Syntax of finger commands

 finger [-l] [] [@] [.]

Parameters

Parameter Description-l Displays user information in long list format. User Specifies the user you want to know about. If you omit the User parameter , the finger command displays information about all users on the specified computer. @ Specify the remote computer to run the finger service, where you are searching for user information. You can specify the computer name or IP address. /? Show help at the command prompt.

Note

You can specify multiple User @ Host parameters.
You must precede the parameters to give finger a dash (-) rather than a slash (/).
This command is only available if the Internet Protocol (TCP / IP) protocol is installed as a component in the properties of the network adapter in Network Connections.
Windows Server 2003 does not provide finger service.

For example

To display information for user1 on users.microsoft.com, enter:

 finger user1@users.microsoft.com

To display information for all users on users.microsoft.com, enter:

 finger @users.microsoft.com

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Micah Soto

Update 26 May 2019

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