How do I add a user in Ubuntu?

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Specifically, what commands do I run from the terminal?

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Solution 1 - Linux

Without a home directory

sudo useradd myuser

With home directory

sudo useradd -m myuser

Then set the password

sudo passwd myuser

Then set the shell

sudo usermod -s /bin/bash myuser

Solution 2 - Linux

Here's the command I almost always use (adding user kevin):

useradd -d /home/kevin -s /bin/bash -m kevin

Solution 3 - Linux

There's basicly 2 commands to do this...

  • useradd
  • adduser (which is a frendlier front end to useradd)

You have to run them has root. Just read their manuals to find out how to use them.

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