The Show Users Cisco command

Command Name: show users

Function: The 'show users' command in Cisco networking displays information about the users currently connected to a device. It provides details such as username, IP address, interface, login time, and other relevant information.

Usage: The 'show users' command can be used on various Cisco devices, including routers, switches, and access points. To execute the command, enter 'show users' in the command-line interface (CLI) of the device.

Output: The output of the 'show users' command typically includes the following information:

• Username: The username of the user who is currently logged in to the device.
• IP Address: The IP address assigned to the user's device.
• Interface: The network interface through which the user is connected.
• Login Time: The time when the user logged in to the device.
• Idle Time: The amount of time the user has been idle (inactive) since login.
• Line: The port or virtual terminal number associated with the user's connection.
• State: The current state of the user's connection, such as "active" or "inactive."

Additional Information:

• The 'show users' command can be used to monitor user activity on a Cisco device.
• It is particularly useful for troubleshooting connectivity issues, identifying inactive or idle users, and managing user access.
• The output of the 'show users' command may vary slightly depending on the specific device model and software version.
• The 'show users' command can be combined with other commands to gather more detailed information about user sessions.
• Proper authorization is required to execute the 'show users' command.

show users Usage Examples

1. Show All Users (Detailed Information):

show users | include (username | address | login_time)

1. Show Active Users:

show users active

or

show users active | count

1. Show Users Logged In Within a Specific Time Range:

show users since 00:00 | include (username | address | login_time)

1. Show Users Connected to a Specific Interface:

show users interface GigabitEthernet0/1

1. Show Users Authenticated by a Specific Method:

show users authentication-method radius

1. Show Users Whose Sessions Are Idle:

show users idle

1. Show All Users Including Inactive Sessions:

show users all

or

show users all | include (username | address | login_time)

1. Show Non-Telnet Users:

show users include non-telnet

1. Show Users Connected from a Particular IP Address:

show users source-ip 10.1.1.1

1. Show Specific User Details:

show users username john_doe | include (username | address | login_time)