{"id":13971,"date":"2024-06-10T08:20:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-10T05:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/local.brightwhiz\/?p=13971"},"modified":"2024-06-13T15:49:57","modified_gmt":"2024-06-13T12:49:57","slug":"using-hushlogin-to-disable-message-of-the-day-motd-and-other-login-info-on-linux-systems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/local.brightwhiz\/using-hushlogin-to-disable-message-of-the-day-motd-and-other-login-info-on-linux-systems\/","title":{"rendered":"Using .hushlogin to Disable Message of the Day (MOTD) and Other Login Info on Linux Systems"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When you log in to a Linux system, you are often greeted with a variety of messages. These can include the Message of the Day (MOTD), mail notifications, system information, and other login messages. While these messages can be informative, they can also be distracting, especially if you prefer a clean and quiet login experience. This is where the .hushlogin<\/code> file comes in handy. In this blog post, we’ll explore what the .hushlogin<\/code> file is, how it works, and how you can use it to disable these messages on your Linux<\/a> system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the .hushlogin<\/code> File?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The .hushlogin<\/code> file is a hidden file that can be placed in your home directory to suppress the display of login messages. When this file is present, the system will not display the MOTD, mail notifications, or other informational messages that are typically shown when you log in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Features of .hushlogin<\/code>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n