addgroup(8) System Manager's Manual addgroup(8)
NAME
addgroup - Adds a new group interactively
SYNOPSIS
/usr/sbin/addgroup
DESCRIPTION
Security Note
If you have enhanced security installed on your system, you should use the dxaccounts program to add a group. See Security and the dxac-
counts(8) reference page for more information.
The addgroup command is an interactive program for adding new groups to the /etc/group file. The program prompts you for specific informa-
tion and informs you of its activity and error conditions.
Only the superuser can execute this command.
The program performs the following tasks: Queries for a new group name. The default can be chosen by pressing the Return key, which will
cause the program to exit without adding a new group. Enter the new group name, 8 characters or less, or Return to exit. If the new group
entered already exists in the /etc/group file, the program informs you of this and cycles back to the query for a new group name. If the
new group entered does not already exist, the program continues. Queries for a group number (GID) for the new group. A default GID, which
is based on previously existing GID's in the /etc/group file, is displayed and can be selected by pressing the Return key. Enter a new GID
or accept the default. If the new GID entered already exists in the /etc/group file, the program informs you of this and cycles back to
the query for a new group number (GID). If the new GID entered does not already exist in the /etc/group file, the program uses this GID
and adds the new group to the /etc/group file.
At this point, the program ends.
This interface has been superseded by the groupadd command-line interface, and the Account Manager (dxaccounts) graphical user interface.
RESTRICTIONS
The group name is limited to eight characters.
EXAMPLES
Enter a new group name or <Return> to exit: newgroup Enter a new group number [112]:
FILES
Specifies the command path. Group file Lock file
SEE ALSO
Commands: adduser(8), dxaccounts(8), groupadd(8), removeuser(8)
Files: group(4)
addgroup(8)
