How do I create a new user account?

Question

How do I create a new user account on Ubuntu?

Answer 1

useradd -m -g users <username> will create the user and add them to the "users" group.

• -m adds a user directory (i.e., /home/<username>).
• -g adds that user to a specified group. This is optional.

Look into the useradd reference for more info on using the command.

Answer 2

Follow these steps to create a new user in Ubuntu :

1. Open Terminal by pressing Crtl+Alt+T or Search 'Terminal' in Dash.

2. Execute the following command in terminal

   sudo apt-get install gnome-system-tools

3. Search "Users" in Dash

4. Click and it will run the Users and Groups :

5. Click Add Button to add new user