How to Add New Users to Linux

Adding a new user in Linux is an easy process completed using the terminal. It won't take more than a few minutes if you read this article!

Steps

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    Open a terminal.
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    Ensure you are logged in as root. You can check by typing in "whoami" if not you can begin each command with "sudo"
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    Type in
    • "useradd yourusernamehere"
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    Type in
    • "passwd yourpasswordhere"

Tips

  • More information on the "adduser" command can be found by typing "adduser --help" or "man adduser".

Article Info

Categories: Linux