Difference between revisions of "Create a new Ubuntu user"
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| − | # Connect to the | + | # 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> | # 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. | #: Be sure to replace the username with the username for your new user. | ||
Revision as of 12:56, 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.
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- When prompted, set and confirm the new user's password.
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- 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
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- Be sure to replace the username with the username for your new user.
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