Introduction
Creating a new sudo-enabled user on Ubuntu allows you to grant administrative privileges to a non-root user. In this guide, we’ll walk through the steps to create a new sudo-enabled user on Ubuntu and configure it for use.
Prerequisites
Before proceeding, ensure you have:
- An Ubuntu server
- Root access or a user account with sudo privileges
Steps to Create a New Sudo-Enabled User
- Create a New User: Use the following command to create a new user. Replace
usernamewith your desired username:
sudo adduser username- Add User to sudo Group: Use the following command to add the new user to the sudo group, granting administrative privileges:
sudo usermod -aG sudo usernameConfigure User Preferences (Optional)
You can configure additional preferences for the new user, such as setting a password, modifying the user’s shell, or adding SSH keys.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have successfully created a new sudo-enabled user on your Ubuntu server and configured it for administrative tasks. The new user can now execute commands with elevated privileges using the sudo command.
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