Difference between revisions of "Create a new Ubuntu user"

Revision as of 11:56, 22 May 2020

Connect to the VALT server via SSH or via the console using an existing user.
Type the following command the press enter:
```
sudo adduser username
```
Be sure to replace the username with the username for your new user.
When prompted, set and confirm the new user's password.
Accept the default for the users information or enter whatever you chose. This will have no real impact on the new user.
Review the information and then Enter Y to accept.
Type the following command the press enter:
```
sudo usermod -aG sudo username
```
Be sure to replace the username with the username for your new user.

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-# Connect to the Valt server via SSH or via the console using an existing user.
+# Connect to the VALT server via SSH or via the console using an existing user.
 # Type the following command the press enter: <pre>sudo adduser username</pre>
 #: Be sure to replace the username with the username for your new user.