NAME

netrc − Berknet information file (.netrc)

DESCRIPTION

The .netrc file contains frequently needed options for network commands. 

The .netrc file uses the following format:

•Each line of the .netrc file defines options for a specific machine. 

•A line in the .netrc file can be either a machine line or a default line. 

•Lines appear in the following order: default, default machine name, machine, machine name, and options.  Note that the default line must be the first line in the file if it is present. 

•Fields on each line are separated by spaces or tabs. 

The following are valid options for a machine line:

Option     Parameter   Default    Description

login       name       localname  login name for remote machine
password    password   (none)     password for remote login name
command     command    (none)     default command to be executed
write       yes/no     yes        write to user if possible
force       yes/no     no         prompt for login name and password
quiet       yes/no     no         like the -q option

SEE ALSO

ftp(1c)

File Formats