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Monday, July 4, 2011

User and password commands in linux

  • Remove command Syntax.
  • # rm [option] file
  • # rmdir [option] directory
  • Frequently Asked Questions in Remove Command
  • 1. How to check who currently logged into the system?
    • # whoami
    • The above command tells who logged into the system.
  • 2. How do I know what are the users created in linux?
    • # cat /etc/passwd
    • All the created users will be in passwd file
  • 3. How to create new user account in linux?
    • Syntax:
    • # useradd username
    • Example:
    • # useradd -p A18jio guest
    • The above command creates a user called "guest" with password "A18jio".
  • 4. How to change the password of currently logged in user?
    • Syntax:
    • # passwd enter-password
    • Example:
    • # passwd y3d3#uj
    • The above command changes the currently logged in user password.