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Last Updated : 31 Jul, 2023
**hostid is a command in Linux that is used to display the Host's ID in hexadecimal format. It provides a quick and straightforward way to retrieve the host ID, allowing administrators to associate it with software licenses or perform system-specific operations.
**Syntax of `hostid` command in Linux
hostid [OPTION]
**Options provided by hosted
hostid --help: It displays helpful information.
Help
hostid --version: It displays version information.
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