Issue/Symptom/Question

How do I create a new linux user? 

Applies To

Linux operating system

new user 

Resolution/Fix/Answer

You must have permission to log on as root to the linux server. If you do not have permission for this please log a Service Desk ticket for assistance.

If you do have permission, log onto the linux server as root and at the prompt type:

root> useradd -c "John James Doe" -m -g users jjd

root> passwd jjd

You will be prompted for password

-c is a text field

-m sets up the users home directory

-g assigns user group

jjd is the username assigned

Note:  Do not use the following special characters in the password - ! ?