How to Create a New User and Add Them to Sudoers

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of creating a new user and giving them sudo privileges on a Linux system.

Step 1: Create a New User

To create a new user, use the useradd command:

Step 2: Set a Password for the New User

Next, set a password for the newly created user:

Step 3: Add the User to the Sudoers Group

To grant the new user sudo privileges, add them to the sudo group:

Step 4: Verify the User's Sudo Access

To check if the user has been added to the sudoers group successfully, use the following command:

Conclusion

You've successfully created a new user and granted them sudo privileges. The new user can now execute commands as a superuser by prefixing commands with sudo.