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Old 08-03-2011
Question Linux- Useradd / sudo user
Hi,
I am new in linux. Please help for create new user and also need to give sudo access in linux box. Please help me

Now i am having new access

Thanks,
Mani
# 2  
Old 08-03-2011
Code:
man useradd

Code:
sudo visudo

# 3  
Old 08-03-2011
Syntax :

Code:
useradd -c "Name" -d HomeDirectlory -g GroupID -m -s /bin/bash -u UID UserID

visudo

username ALL=(ALL) ALL

Thanks, I have done the same ...

Thanks for your response ..
Last edited by pludi; 08-03-2011 at 09:39 AM..
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