---
name: "vifs"
section: "8"
platform: "macos"
package: "system_cmds"
version: "1042.120.1"
release: "macOS 26.5"
platforms: ["macos"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/vifs"
---

# vifs(8)

safely edit fstab

## NAME

**vifs** – safely edit fstab

## SYNOPSIS

**vifs**

## DESCRIPTION

The **vifs** utility simply locks the fstab file before invoking an editor on it. This is important to facilitate the modification of fstab by automated tools and system management software.

Always use **vifs** to edit fstab, instead of invoking an editor directly.

## SEE ALSO

[vi(1)](/vi/1.md), [fstab(5)](/fstab/5.md)

## HISTORY

The **vifs** utility originates from Mac OSX 10.5.