# Name
`nix-daemon` - Nix multi-user support daemon
# Synopsis
`nix-daemon`
# Description
The Nix daemon is necessary in multi-user Nix installations. It runs
build tasks and other operations on the Nix store on behalf of
unprivileged users.
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Title: Nix Daemon: Multi-User Support
Summary
The `nix-daemon` command starts the Nix daemon, which is required for multi-user Nix installations. It executes build tasks and manages the Nix store for unprivileged users.