Groupmod command
What is the Groupmod Command?
The groupmod command is used to modify an existing group on a Linux system. You can change a group’s name or GID (group ID) using this command.
How Does It Work?
When you run the groupmod command, you can specify a new name or GID for an existing group.
Syntax:
groupmod [options] groupname
Common Options
Here are some commonly used options with the groupmod command:
- -n: Rename the group.
- -g: Change the group’s GID.
Examples of Using the Groupmod Command
Here are some practical examples of how to use the groupmod command:
To rename the group "admins" to "superadmins":
$ groupmod -n superadmins admins
To change the GID of the "developers" group to 1001:
$ groupmod -g 1001 developers
Visual Example
Below is a visual example of using the groupmod command:
