How to create and manage user accounts on Unix systems?

Creating and managing user accounts on Unix systems involves several commands and steps. Here’s a brief overview:

Creating a User Account

1. Using useradd Command:

   • The useradd command is used to create a new user account.
   • Example: sudo useradd -m username
     • The -m option creates the user's home directory.

2. Setting a Password:

   • After creating the user account, you need to set a password for the user.
   • Example: sudo passwd username
     • This command prompts you to enter and confirm a new password for the user.

Managing User Accounts

1. Viewing User Accounts:

   • You can view existing user accounts using the cat /etc/passwd command.
   • This file contains information about all user accounts on the system.

2. Modifying User Accounts:

   • To modify user account details, use the usermod command.
   • Example: sudo usermod -aG groupname username
     • This command adds the user to a specified group.

3. Deleting a User Account:

   • To delete a user account, use the userdel command.
   • Example: sudo userdel -r username
     • The -r option removes the user's home directory and mail spool.

Example Scenario

Suppose you need to create a new user named "john" and add him to the "developers" group:

1. Create the user account: sudo useradd -m john
2. Set a password for John: sudo passwd john
3. Add John to the developers group: sudo usermod -aG developers john

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