# proc_cmdline - kernel boot arguments - man(5) - [phpMan]

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## NAME
       /proc/cmdline - kernel boot arguments

## DESCRIPTION
       _/proc/cmdline_
              Arguments passed to the Linux kernel at boot time.  Often done via a boot manager such
              as  [**lilo**(8)](https://www.chedong.com/phpMan.php/man/lilo/8/markdown)  or  [**grub**(8)](https://www.chedong.com/phpMan.php/man/grub/8/markdown).  Any arguments embedded in the kernel image or initramfs via
              **CONFIG_BOOT_CONFIG **will also be displayed.

## SEE ALSO
       [**proc**(5)](https://www.chedong.com/phpMan.php/man/proc/5/markdown)

Linux man-pages 6.7                          2023-08-15                              [_proc_cmdline_(5)](https://www.chedong.com/phpMan.php/man/proccmdline/5/markdown)