How can I save a file I opened in vim as the wrong user?
vi, vim
Solution
Try the below command
:w !sudo tee %
Explanation
- :w – write
- !sudo – call shell sudo command
- tee – the output of write (:w) command is redirected using tee
- % – current file name
More info
Problem
This happens to me all the time. I login as a normal user and start editing a file using vim. After editing is done, when I try to save the file, I don't have enough permission to save the file. I have to close the file, login as root and start editing again. Below is the given error in vim: ``` E45: 'readonly' option is set (add ! to override) ``` Or in plain vi: ``` File is read only ``` Is there a way to save without leaving the editor?