genfstab

linux

Generate output suitable for addition to the `/etc/fstab` file.

Examples (5)

Generate the `/etc/fstab` file using volume UUIDs during an Arch Linux installation (requires root permissions)

genfstab -U /mnt >> /mnt/etc/fstab

Display fstab-compatible output based on volume labels

genfstab -L path/to/mount_point

Display fstab-compatible output based on volume UUIDs

genfstab -U path/to/mount_point

Display fstab-compatible output based on the specified identifier

genfstab -t LABEL|UUID|PARTLABEL|PARTUUID

Append a volume into the `/etc/fstab` file to mount it automatically

genfstab -U path/to/mount_point | sudo tee -a /etc/fstab