chroot
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Chroot Command: Run Command As New Root
Use for run command as new root with Chroot. Exact CLI syntax to run command as new root using Chroot.
When to use this: Use for run command as new root with Chroot.
Command Syntax
sudo chroot <path/to/new_root> <command>sudo chroot <path/to/new_root> <command>Command Breakdown
sudo is the base executable for this command.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to run command as new root using Chroot.
Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.
Flag behavior: Tool version, platform, and shell can change behavior.
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Related Operations
Chroot Command: Run As Specific User And Group
sudo chroot --userspec <username_or_id>:<group_name_or_id> <path/to/new_root> Chroot Command: Run Chroot With Specific User Group sudo chroot --userspec <username_or_id>:<group_name_or_id> <path/to/new_root> Chroot Command: Run Shell In New Root sudo chroot <path/to/new_root>