Creating a user account
While installing Ubuntu, we add a primary user account on the server; if you are using the cloud image, it comes preinstalled with the default user. This single user is enough to get all tasks done in Ubuntu. There are times when you need to create more restrictive user accounts. This recipe shows how to add a new user to the Ubuntu server.
Getting ready
You will need super user or root privileges to add a new user to the Ubuntu server.
How to do it…
Follow these steps to create the new user account:
- To add a new user in Ubuntu, enter following command in your shell:
$ sudo adduser bob
- Enter your password to complete the command with
sudo
privileges: - Now enter a password for the new user:
- Confirm the password for the new user: ...
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