How can I add an account to the sudo list?

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I tried using this command in the terminal:sudo adduser liam sylvester sudo but all it says is "Only one or two names allowed." My version is 12.04. Does anyone have a solution?

score 0 · Answer 1 · edited Jun 14 '14 at 11:40

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You can edit the file /etc/sudoers using the visudo command which checks for syntax errors before saving the file (and so protects your system):

sudo visudo

Search for the line root ALL=(ALL) ALL and add a new line below: username ALL=(ALL) ALL.

edited Jun 14 '14 at 11:40

terdon

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answered Jun 14 '14 at 11:08

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How can I add an account to the sudo list?

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