How to Remove (Delete) a User on Ubuntu 16.04

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User management includes removing users who no longer need access, removing their username and any associate root privileges are necessary for securing your server. Deleting a user’s access to your Linux server is a typical operation which can easily be performed using a few commands.   Continue reading “How to Remove (Delete) a User on Ubuntu 16.04” →

How to Add a User and Grant Root Privileges on Ubuntu 16.04

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Ubuntu 16.04 LTS provides you the ability to add a user for anyone who plans on accessing your server.  Creating a user is a basic setup but an important and critical one for your server security. In this tutorial, we will create a user and grant administrative access, known as root, to your trusted user. Continue reading “How to Add a User and Grant Root Privileges on Ubuntu 16.04” →

How to Remove (Delete) a User on Ubuntu 15.04

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Users via Command Line 101: Basic User Interaction
I. How to Add a User and Grant Root Privileges on Ubuntu 15.04
II. How to Remove (Delete) a User on Ubuntu 15.04

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  • These instructions are intended specifically for removing a user on Ubuntu 15.04.
  • I’ll be working from a Liquid Web Self Managed Ubuntu 15.04 server, and I’ll be logged in as root.

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How to Add a User and Grant Root Privileges on Ubuntu 15.04

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Pre-Flight Check

  • These instructions are intended specifically for adding a user on Ubuntu 15.04.
  • I’ll be working from a Liquid Web Self Managed Ubuntu 15.04 server, and I’ll be logged in as root.

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

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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

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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

Pre-Flight Check

  • 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

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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.

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How to Remove (Delete) a User on Fedora 21

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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.

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How to Remove (Delete) a User on Fedora 20

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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.

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How to Remove (Delete) a User on CentOS 7

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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
Pre-Flight Check
  • These instructions are intended specifically for removing a user on CentOS 7.
  • I’ll be working from a Liquid Web Core Managed CentOS 7 server, and I’ll be logged in as root.

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