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sudo · N/A · sudo · SOO-doo · superuser do · elevate privileges · Linux · permissions · admin · securityLinuxsuperuser do elevate privileges/SOO-doo/
Also known as: superuser do, elevate privileges
Last updated August 8, 2026
Definition
sudo (superuser do) lets an authorized user run a command with elevated privileges, usually as root, without staying logged in as the superuser.
Real-World Example
Installing system packages with sudo apt install … temporarily elevates rights after you confirm with your password.
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