1  –  ADD

    Adds or replaces the specified entries.

2  –  EXTRACT

    Extracts and writes the specified entries to a new X authority
    file.

3  –  EXIT

    Saves and closes the file and exits the xauth utility. (Available
    from the xauth command line only.)

4  –  REMOVE

    Deletes the specified entries.

5  –  MERGE

    Appends entries from another X authority file.

6  –  NEXTRACT

    Extracts the specified entries in numerical format.

7  –  NMERGE

    Merges the specified entries presented in numerical format.

8  –  LIST

    Displays a listing of entries in the X authority file.

9  –  NLIST

    Displays a listing of entries in numerical format.

10  –  GENERATE

    Used to generate a new authorization key. Requires that
    DECwindows Motif for OpenVMS be installed and the SECURITY
    extension be enabled on the X display server.

    The generate command creates a key that applies to all entries
    with a matching IPv4 or IPv6 host address. It is not limited to
    the IP address of the host used to connect to the display server.

11  –  HELP

    Displays information about the parameters and options for this
    utility. Subtopic help is also available by typing a question
    mark (?) at the command prompt.

12  –  INFO

    Provides a brief overview of the X authority file.

13  –  QUIT

    Closes the xauth utility without applying any changes. (Available
    from the xauth command line only.)

14  –  SOURCE

    Runs xauth commands from a command file.