Re: Does use of iptables require admin (root) account ?

On 28 Apr 2006 04:25:40 -0700, "charlotte" <Joshi.Bakul@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

I want to try iptables.Does it require root login ? I access the bas
shell on a server machine as a particular user. Will mistakes on my
part in setting mangling options etc be dangerous to the network?

man iptables

Yes, you need root access, yes, you can create a dangerous (as in
unsafe) network.

By the nature of your query I'd suggest not playing with the mangle
table until you master the basics.

Was there something in particular you want to achieve?

Grant.
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