{"id":143,"date":"2023-07-12T23:34:16","date_gmt":"2025-11-10T19:47:07","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-02-02T00:46:15","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T23:46:15","slug":"how-to-create-a-new-sudo-enabled-user-on-ubuntu-and-configure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\/knowledgebase\/how-to-create-a-new-sudo-enabled-user-on-ubuntu-and-configure\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Create A New Sudo-Enabled User on Ubuntu and Configure"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u00a0<\/h1>\n

Introduction<\/h2>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Prerequisites<\/h2>\n

Before proceeding, ensure you have:<\/p>\n

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  1. An Ubuntu server<\/li>\n
  2. Root access or a user account with sudo privileges<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Steps to Create a New Sudo-Enabled User<\/h2>\n
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      1. Create a New User:<\/strong> Use the following command to create a new user. Replace username<\/code> with your desired username:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ol>\n
        sudo adduser username<\/code><\/pre>\n
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          1. Add User to sudo Group:<\/strong> Use the following command to add the new user to the sudo group, granting administrative privileges:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ol>\n
            sudo usermod -aG sudo username<\/code><\/pre>\n
            Configure User Preferences (Optional)<\/h2>\n
            You can configure additional preferences for the new user, such as setting a password, modifying the user’s shell, or adding SSH keys.<\/p>\n
            Conclusion<\/h2>\n
            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.<\/p>\n
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