{"id":2093,"date":"2024-05-15T12:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-15T17:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/linuxhostsupport.com\/blog\/?p=2093"},"modified":"2024-04-23T02:58:12","modified_gmt":"2024-04-23T07:58:12","slug":"how-to-verify-checksum-of-a-file-on-linux","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/linuxhostsupport.com\/blog\/how-to-verify-checksum-of-a-file-on-linux\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Verify Checksum of a File on Linux"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"linux-1897593919\" class=\"linux-before-1st-paragraph linux-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 15px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rosehosting.com\/managed-vps-hosting\/?mtm_campaign=blogs&#038;mtm_source=lhs&#038;mtm_medium=blog&#038;mtm_content=managed-vps&#038;mtm_cid=1339&#038;mtm_placement=inline\" aria-label=\"Untitled\"><img src=\"https:\/\/linuxhostsupport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1340090_NVMeGoogleAds_728x90_041322.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/linuxhostsupport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1340090_NVMeGoogleAds_728x90_041322.jpg 728w, https:\/\/linuxhostsupport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1340090_NVMeGoogleAds_728x90_041322-300x37.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\"  style=\"display: inline-block;\" \/><\/a><\/div><p>Welcome to our tutorial on how to verify checksum of a file on Linux. Maintaining the integrity and security of data in the digital realm is crucial. Checksums validate the authenticity of files and data sets by generating unique strings of characters through mathematical algorithms. We&#8217;ll delve into the fundamentals of checksums, their significance in various contexts, and how to generate and verify checksums effectively. Let&#8217;s begin our exploration!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prerequisites:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A Linux server<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SSH access<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a Checksum?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A checksum is a mathematical algorithm used to generate an alphanumeric value for a file. This process is facilitated by specialized tools that employ cryptographic hash functions to create a hash value. Checksums are crucial in verifying the integrity and security of ZIP archives or binary files and in various file types like text or document files. A matching checksum confirms that a file maintains its digital integrity and security and is an exact replica of the original file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consequently, if the checksum of a downloaded file does not align with the original value, two primary reasons may account for it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The file might have been tampered with by unauthorized parties.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The file may not have been downloaded correctly, potentially resulting in the corruption of some file elements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The two primary checksum algorithms commonly used are MD5 and SHA. When verifying checksums, it is essential to use the same algorithm that generated them. For instance, a file&#8217;s MD5 checksum will differ significantly from its SHA-256 checksum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method 1 &#8211; Verify checksum using md5sum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Begin by logging into your server via SSH:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>ssh root@IP_Address -p Port_number<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Substitute &#8216;IP_Address&#8217; and &#8216;Port_number&#8217; with your server&#8217;s IP address and SSH port number. If necessary, replace &#8216;root&#8217; with your account&#8217;s username.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can generate the MD5 checksum to compare it with the original location of the file you downloaded or copied using the following command:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>md5sum file_name<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Substitute &#8220;file_name&#8221; with the name of your file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s how the output should appear:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code># md5sum file_name\nb74a5725c6bb94d2d0e527e1996dc9f5 file_name<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Please be aware that the MD5 checksum value will differ because the file used in this tutorial is distinct from the one you are examining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, you can utilize the following command to save the list of files alongside their MD5 checksums in a text file for future comparison:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>md5sum file_name &gt; md5sumlist.txt<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>To verify the MD5 checksum from the generated list, use the following command:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>md5sum -c md5sumlist.txt<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>For every matching checksum, the display shows &#8220;OK,&#8221; while a mismatched checksum indicates &#8220;FAILED.&#8221; Here\u2019s how the output should look:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code># cat md5sumlist.txt\nb74a5725c6bb94d2d0e527e1996dc9f5 file_name\n# md5sum -c md5sumlist.txt\nfile_name: OK\n\n# cat md5sumchangedlist.txt\na74a5725c6bb94d2d0e527e1996dc9f5 file_name\n# md5sum -c md5sumchangedlist.txt\nfile_name: FAILED<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method 2 &#8211; Verify checksum using sha256sum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To start, log in to your server using SSH:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>ssh root@IP_Address -p Port_number<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Replace &#8216;IP_Address&#8217; and &#8216;Port_number&#8217; with your server&#8217;s IP address and SSH port number. If needed, replace &#8216;root&#8217; with your account username.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can generate the SHA-256 checksum to compare it with the original location of the file you downloaded or copied using the following command:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>sha256sum file_name<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Replace file_name with your file name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how the output should look:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code># sha256sum file_name\n8f005696fff811934bf7e80be08c7c8b70899991f607294f68abb25ab65a14f9 file_name<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note that the SHA-256 checksum value will differ because the file used in this tutorial differs from the one you&#8217;re examining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also use the following command to store the list of files along with their SHA-256 checksums in a text file for future comparison:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code># sha256sum file_name &gt; sha256sumlist.txt<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>To verify the SHA-256 checksum from the list you have generated, use the following command:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code># sha256sum -c sha256sumlist.txt<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>For every matching checksum, the display shows &#8220;OK,&#8221; while a mismatched checksum indicates &#8220;FAILED.&#8221; Here\u2019s how the output should look:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code># cat sha256sumlist.txt\n8f005696fff811934bf7e80be08c7c8b70899991f607294f68abb25ab65a14f9 file_name\n# sha256sum -c sha256sumlist.txt\nfile_name: OK\n\n# cat sha256sum_changed_list.txt\n3f005696fff811934bf7e80be08c7c8b70899991f607294f68abb25ab65a14f9 file_name\n# sha256sum -c sha256sum_changed_list.txt\nfile_name: FAILED\nsha256sum: WARNING: 1 computed checksum did NOT match<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method 3 &#8211; Verify checksum using sha512sum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Begin by logging into your server via SSH:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>ssh root@IP_Address -p Port_number<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Substitute &#8216;IP_Address&#8217; and &#8216;Port_number&#8217; with your server&#8217;s actual IP address and SSH port number. If necessary, replace &#8216;root&#8217; with your account&#8217;s username.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can generate the SHA-512 checksum to compare with the original location of the file you downloaded or copied using the following command:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code># sha512sum file_name<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Substitute &#8220;file_name&#8221; with the name of your file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s the expected output:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code># sha512sum file_name\nb1347fc187453bdbd70ae1f4ca8214856ee24e994ffc65544c1c9ba84d4486177029f123070d939504f56e27e1fd6c9b3f2eec4f0174fd3a35fec570fa8192f0 file_name<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Please be aware that the SHA-512 checksum value will differ because the file used in this tutorial is distinct from the one you are currently examining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, you can utilize the following command to save the list of files alongside their SHA-512 checksums in a text file for subsequent comparisons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code># sha512sum file_name &gt; sha512sumlist.txt<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>To verify the SHA-512 checksum from the generated list, use the following command:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code># sha512sum -c sha512sumlist.txt<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>For every matching checksum, the display shows &#8220;OK,&#8221; while a mismatched checksum indicates &#8220;FAILED.&#8221; Here\u2019s how the output should look:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code># cat sha512sumlist.txt\nb1347fc187453bdbd70ae1f4ca8214856ee24e994ffc65544c1c9ba84d4486177029f123070d939504f56e27e1fd6c9b3f2eec4f0174fd3a35fec570fa8192f0 file_name\n# sha512sum -c sha512sumlist.txt\nfile_name: OK\n\n# cat sha512changedlist.txt\n31347fc187453bdbd70ae1f4ca8214856ee24e994ffc65544c1c9ba84d4486177029f123070d939504f56e27e1fd6c9b3f2eec4f0174fd3a35fec570fa8192f0 file_name\n# sha512sum -c sha512changedlist.txt\nfile_name: FAILED\nsha512sum: WARNING: 1 computed checksum did NOT match<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After trying these solutions, you shouldn\u2019t have issues verifying checksums on Linux. If you still have trouble, however, contact our <a href=\"https:\/\/linuxhostsupport.com\/monthly-server-management.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">managed server support team<\/a>, and we\u2019ll make sure your files can be verified or, at the very least, tell you exactly why it\u2019s impossible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PS. If you found this post on verifying checksum helpful, please consider sharing it with your friends on social networks or leaving a comment in the comments section. 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