How to Add and Delete Users

Adding and removing users on a Linux system is an essential system administration task. As an unprivileged user, you can still acquire administrator privileges when you need them through a mechanism called `sudo`. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to create user accounts, assign `sudo` privileges, and delete users. Choose your Linux distribution to begin.

CentOS

8

How To Add and Delete Users on CentOS 8

Learn How To Add and Delete Users on CentOS 8
7

How To Add and Delete Users on a CentOS 7 Server

Learn How To Add and Delete Users on a CentOS 7 Server

Debian

8

How to Add and Delete Users on Debian 8

Learn How to Add and Delete Users on Debian 8

Ubuntu

20.04

How to Add and Delete Users on Ubuntu 20.04

Learn How to Add and Delete Users on Ubuntu 20.04
18.04

How to Add and Delete Users on Ubuntu 18.04

Learn How to Add and Delete Users on Ubuntu 18.04
16.04

How to Add and Delete Users on Ubuntu 16.04

Learn How to Add and Delete Users on Ubuntu 16.04

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