.NETRC File
.netrc is TCP/IP settings file
| Features | Description |
|---|---|
| File Extension | .netrc |
| Format | N/A |
| Created by | IBM |
| Category | Settings |
.netrc is TCP/IP settings file
| Features | Description |
|---|---|
| File Extension | .netrc |
| Format | N/A |
| Created by | IBM |
| Category | Settings |
What's on this Page
File extension netrc appears to be related to a special setting format for TCP/IP networks.
$HOME/.netrc file contains information used by the automatic login feature of the rexec and ftp commands. It is a hidden file in a user's home directory and must be owned either by the user executing the command or by the root user. If the .netrc file contains a login password, the file's permissions must be set to 600 (read and write by owner only). This file is part of TCP/IP in Network Support Facilities.
Note: These files are not used by any programs when the securetcpip command is running on your system.