Linux Make New User Simple Guide How to Create New Users Step by Step

Here's a concise guide for creating new Linux users:

Method 1: Using `adduser` (Recommended for Simplicity)

• Execute:

  sudo adduser newusername

• Follow prompts to set password and optional user info (Full Name, etc.).
• Automatically creates home directory (/home/newusername) and user group.

Method 2: Using `useradd` with Manual Configuration

Basic Creation:

• sudo useradd -m newusername

• -m: Creates the user's home directory.

Set Password:

• sudo passwd newusername

• Enter and confirm the new password securely.

Common Options with `useradd`

• Specify Home Directory:

  sudo useradd -m -d /custom/path/newusername newusername

• Assign Specific Login Shell:

  sudo useradd -m -s /bin/bash newusername

  

• Add to Supplementary Group(s):

  sudo useradd -m -G group1,group2 newusername

Verification and Confirmation

• Check User Details:

  id newusername

• Verify Home Directory:

  ls -ld /home/newusername

• Test Login:

  su - newusername

Notes:

• Always use sudo for user creation/modification tasks.
• The adduser script is higher-level and often simpler than direct useradd.
• Passwords set via passwd are encrypted and stored in /etc/shadow.