How to Display File System Label in Ubuntu Linux

This article outlines the specific command-line utilities used to view file system labels on Ubuntu partitions. It provides a direct answer to identifying partition labels quickly without needing graphical interfaces or complex configurations.

The most common command to display the file system label of a partition is blkid. When executed in the terminal, this command lists all available block devices along with their UUIDs and labels. To see the label for a specific partition, you can run the command with superuser privileges.

sudo blkid

For a more readable tree-like view that includes file system types and labels, use the lsblk command with the -f flag. This displays the label under the LABEL column for each mounted or available partition.

lsblk -f

Both commands are pre-installed on standard Ubuntu systems. Use blkid for detailed raw output or lsblk -f for a structured overview of your storage devices and their associated labels.