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# sentry auth whoami

> Show the currently authenticated user

Fetch and display the identity of the currently authenticated user.

## Usage

```bash theme={null}
sentry auth whoami [options]
```

## Description

Display the currently authenticated user's identity by fetching live from the Sentry API. Unlike [`sentry auth status`](/commands/auth/status), this command only shows who you are — no token details, no defaults, no org verification.

This calls the Sentry API live (not cached) so the result always reflects the current token. Works with all token types: OAuth, API tokens, and OAuth App tokens.

<Note>
  This is a top-level alias for convenience. You can also run `sentry whoami` without the `auth` subcommand.
</Note>

## Options

<ParamField path="--json" type="boolean" default="false">
  Output as JSON. The JSON format includes `id`, `name`, `username`, and `email` fields.
</ParamField>

## Examples

### Show current user

```bash theme={null}
sentry auth whoami
```

Expected output:

```
user@example.com (username)
```

### JSON output

```bash theme={null}
sentry auth whoami --json
```

Expected output:

```json theme={null}
{
  "id": "734567",
  "name": "John Doe",
  "username": "johndoe",
  "email": "user@example.com"
}
```

### Using top-level alias

```bash theme={null}
sentry whoami
```

Expected output:

```
user@example.com (username)
```

<Tip>
  Use `whoami` for a quick identity check. For comprehensive authentication details including token status and defaults, use [`sentry auth status`](/commands/auth/status) instead.
</Tip>

## Related Commands

* [`sentry auth status`](/commands/auth/status) - View comprehensive authentication status
* [`sentry auth login`](/commands/auth/login) - Authenticate with Sentry
* [`sentry auth logout`](/commands/auth/logout) - Log out and remove credentials