Useradd Command
What is the Useradd Command?
The useradd command is used to create a new user on a Linux system. It allows system administrators to add users, set their home directories, and configure their login settings.
How Does It Work?
When you run useradd, the system creates a new user with the specified parameters, including assigning a username, password, and default home directory.
Syntax:
useradd [options] username
Common Options
Here are some commonly used options with the useradd command:
- -m: Create the user's home directory.
- -s: Specify the user's default shell.
- -g: Assign the user to a specific group.
- -G: Add the user to additional groups.
- -p: Set the user's password (encrypted).
Examples of Using the Useradd Command
Here are some practical examples of how to use the useradd command:
To create a new user "john" with a home directory:
$ useradd -m john
To create a user "alice" and assign her to the "dev" group:
$ useradd -m -g dev alice
To create a user "bob" with a specific shell:
$ useradd -m -s /bin/bash bob
Visual Example
Learn more about user management User management is crucial for setting up permissions and access control in a Linux system. below:
