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How to Check CentOS and RHEL Version in Linux

Check CentOS and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) release versions from terminal: inspect cat /etc/os-release, hostnamectl, and rpm -q centos-release.

By lynxbeedev · August 18, 2024 · Updated August 12, 2026 · 1 min read

Linux Linux Kernel Linux Commands Command Line Tools

Determining the exact release version of CentOS or Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) running on a server is essential for system maintenance and package updates.

OS Version Commands

Terminal Commandsbash

# 1. Inspect standard freedesktop OS release file
cat /etc/os-release
 
# 2. Query systemd hostname status
hostnamectl
 
# 3. Query installed release RPM package
rpm -q centos-release

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