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whats happen when we create new user

hi frndz

I wanna knw exatly what happen when we create new user...
which directories are created ??
which files are modified ??

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That depends solely on which OS you are and which tool/way you use to create a user.
Basically there will be an entry made to /etc/passwd, when used /etc/shadow and /etc/group. Some other OS'es have a bit more files that are updated, often under /etc/security.
Some tools on some OS'es generate a home dir, some do not or only when told to do so.
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That depends solely on which OS you are and which tool/way you use to create a user.
Basically there will be an entry made to /etc/passwd, when used /etc/shadow and /etc/group. Some other OS'es have a bit more files that are updated, often under /etc/security.
Some tools on some OS'es generate a home dir, some do not or only when told to do so.

Thanx zaxxon for reply...
Acctually i wanna know the one by one step to create a user and its effect on os...
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