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how to obtain Splunk User ID?

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Hello all,

Please I'll like to know how to obtain Possible values: Any Splunk user ID. thanks

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fdi01
Motivator

User IDs are found in $SPLUNK_HOME/etc/passwd .
♦ Look for the first number on each line, right before the username.
♦ For example 2:penelope

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fdi01
Motivator

User IDs are found in $SPLUNK_HOME/etc/passwd .
♦ Look for the first number on each line, right before the username.
♦ For example 2:penelope

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