Adding Existing Users To A Group

Add Users to Groups in Linux: A Step-by-Step Guide

Adding Existing Users to a Group

To add an existing user to a secondary group, use the following command:

``` sudo usermod -aG ```

Replace with the name of the group you want to add the user to, and with the username of the user you want to add.

Adding New Users to a Group

To add a new user to an existing group or create a new group and then add the user, follow these steps:

Creating a New Group

To create a new group, use the following command:

``` sudo groupadd ```

Adding a New User to an Existing Group

To add a new user to an existing group, use the following command:

``` sudo useradd -G ```

Adding a New User to a New Group

To add a new user to a new group, create the group first using the command provided above, then add the user using the following command:

``` sudo useradd -G ```

Conclusion

Managing groups and users in Linux is essential for system administration. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can effectively add users to groups, ensuring proper privilege management and enhanced security.