How do I add a user to Fedora Linux?
Adding a user to Fedora Linux is a simple process that can be done in a few steps. This tutorial will walk you through the steps of adding a user to Fedora Linux.
Open the Terminal
The first step is to open the terminal. To do this, press the Windows key and type in “Terminal”. This will open the terminal window.
Enter the Command
Once the terminal window is open, enter the command “useradd” followed by the username you want to add. For example, if you want to add a user named “john”, you would enter the command “useradd john”.
Set the Password
The next step is to set the password for the user. To do this, enter the command “passwd” followed by the username. For example, if you are setting the password for the user “john”, you would enter the command “passwd john”.
Confirm the Password
Once you have entered the password, you will be prompted to confirm the password. Enter the password again to confirm it.
Add the User to the Sudoers File
The final step is to add the user to the sudoers file. This will allow the user to have root privileges. To do this, enter the command “visudo”. This will open the sudoers file. Add the username to the file and save the changes.
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