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Create new user account in Ubuntu Linux from command line

Tutorial - How do I create new user account in Ubuntu Linux from command line?

Use useradd command create a new user or update default new user information from command line.

Create sweta user account in Ubuntu Linux from command line, enter:

Code:

useradd sweta

Setup a password:

Code:

passwd sweta

Important files

/etc/passwd - User account information.
/etc/shadow - Secure user account information such as password.
/etc/group - Group account information.
/etc/default/useradd - Default values for account creation.
/etc/skel/ - Directory containing default files.
/etc/login.defs - Shadow password suite configuration.

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