Tag: Root

As one of the most valuable users to any Linux server, we use root throughout our IT tutorials. Check out all the things you can do with the root user!

How to Add a User and Grant Root Privileges on Fedora 22

Posted on July 6, 2015 by J. Mays | Updated: April 27, 2023

Category: Tutorials | Tags: Adduser, CLI, Command-line, Fedora, Fedora 22, Linux, Root, Sudo, User, Visudo

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Note:

Please note that this article is considered legacy documentation because this OS has reached its end-of-life support.

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These instructions are intended specifically for adding a user on Fedora 22.
I’ll be working from a Liquid Web Self Managed Fedora 22 server, and I’ll be logged in as root.

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How to Remove (Delete) a User on Ubuntu 14.04 LTS

Posted on April 1, 2015 by J. Mays

Category: Technical Support | Tags: Adduser, CLI, Command-line, Linux, Root, Sudo, Ubuntu, User, Visudo

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Users via Command Line 101: Basic User Interaction

I. How to Add a User and Grant Root Privileges on Ubuntu 14.04 LTS
II. How to Remove (Delete) a User on Ubuntu 14.04 LTS

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These instructions are intended specifically for removing a user on Ubuntu 14.04 LTS.
I’ll be working from a Liquid Web Core Managed Ubuntu 14.04 LTS server, and I’ll be logged in as root.

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How to Remove (Delete) a User on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS

Posted on April 1, 2015 by J. Mays | Updated: April 19, 2023

Category: Tutorials | Tags: Adduser, CLI, Command-line, Linux, Root, Sudo, Ubuntu, User, Visudo

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Users via Command Line 101: Basic User Interaction

I. How to Add a User and Grant Root Privileges on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS
II. How to Remove (Delete) a User on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS

Pre-Flight Check

These instructions are intended specifically for removing a user on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS.
I’ll be working from a Liquid Web Core Managed Ubuntu 12.04 LTS server, and I’ll be logged in as root.

Continue reading →

How to Remove (Delete) a User on Fedora 21

Posted on March 30, 2015 by J. Mays

Category: Technical Support | Tags: Adduser, CLI, Command-line, Fedora, Fedora 21, Linux, Root, Sudo, User, Visudo

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Users via Command Line 101: Basic User Interaction

I. How to Add a User and Grant Root Privileges on Fedora 21
II. How to Remove (Delete) a User on Fedora 21

Pre-Flight Check

These instructions are intended specifically for removing a user on Fedora 21.
I’ll be working from a Liquid Web Self Managed Fedora 21 server, and I’ll be logged in as root.

Continue reading →

How to Remove (Delete) a User on Fedora 20

Posted on March 24, 2015 by J. Mays | Updated: April 27, 2023

Category: Tutorials | Tags: Adduser, CLI, Command-line, Fedora, Fedora 20, Linux, Root, Sudo, User, Visudo

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Users via Command Line 101: Basic User Interaction

I. How to Add a User and Grant Root Privileges on Fedora 20
II. How to Remove (Delete) a User on Fedora 20

Pre-Flight Check

These instructions are intended specifically for removing a user on Fedora 20.
I’ll be working from a Liquid Web Core Managed Fedora 20 server, and I’ll be logged in as root.

Continue reading →

How to Remove (Delete) a User on CentOS 7

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Justin Palmer | Updated: March 8, 2021

Category: Technical Support | Tags: Adduser, CentOS, CentOS 7, CLI, Command-line, delete, Linux, Remove, Root, Sudo, User, Visudo

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Users via Command Line 101: Basic User Interaction

I. How to Add a User and Grant Root Privileges on CentOS 7
II. How to Remove (Delete) a User on CentOS 7

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How to Remove (Delete) a User on CentOS 6

Posted on March 17, 2015 by J. Mays

Category: Technical Support | Tags: Adduser, CentOS, CentOS 6, CLI, Command-line, Linux, Root, Sudo, User, Visudo

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Pre-Flight Check

These instructions are intended specifically for removing a user on CentOS 6.
I’ll be working from a Liquid Web Core Managed CentOS 6 server, and I’ll be logged in as root.

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How to Add a User and Grant Root Privileges on Fedora 21

Posted on December 22, 2014 by J. Mays

Category: Tutorials | Tags: Adduser, CLI, Command-line, Fedora, Fedora 21, Linux, Root, Sudo, User, Visudo

Reading Time: < 1 minute

Note:

Please note that this article is considered legacy documentation because this OS has reached its end-of-life support.

Pre-Flight Check

These instructions are intended specifically for adding a user on Fedora 21.
I’ll be working from a Liquid Web Self Managed Fedora 21 server, and I’ll be logged in as root.

Continue reading →

How to Add a User and Grant Root Privileges on Fedora 20

Posted on October 24, 2014 by J. Mays | Updated: April 19, 2023

Category: Tutorials | Tags: Adduser, CLI, Command-line, Fedora, Fedora 20, Linux, Root, Sudo, User, Visudo

Reading Time: < 1 minute

Users via Command Line 101: Basic User Interaction

I. How to Add a User and Grant Root Privileges on Fedora 20
II. How to Remove (Delete) a User on Fedora 20

Note:

Please note that this article is considered legacy documentation because this OS has reached its end-of-life support.

Pre-Flight Check

These instructions are intended specifically for adding a user on Fedora 20.
I’ll be working from a Liquid Web Self Managed Fedora 20 server, and I’ll be logged in as root.

Continue reading →

How to Add a User and Grant Root Privileges on CentOS 7

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Justin Palmer | Updated: March 10, 2021

Category: Technical Support | Tags: Adduser, CentOS, CentOS 7, CLI, Command-line, Linux, Root, Sudo, User, Visudo

Reading Time: < 1 minute

Users via Command Line 101: Basic User Interaction

I. How to Add a User and Grant Root Privileges on CentOS 7
II. How to Remove (Delete) a User on CentOS 7

Preflight Check

These instructions are intended specifically for adding a user on CentOS 7.
I’ll be working from a Liquid Web Self Managed CentOS 7 server, and I’ll be logged in as root.

Continue reading →

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