Kubuntu
provides graphical user interface to add new users to the system. This is provided by the User Manager
module from KDE
, so the method will be the same across other Linux
systems running KDE
.
You can also add new user via the command line which is universal across Linux
ecosystem.
How to add new user in Linux
System Settings
in the Computer
of the K
start menu.
You can also user the search bar and search for settings
to bring up the same icon.
Account Details
from Personalization
section. User Manager
on the left navigation tab. New User
. username
and Real Name
. Password
field. Enter a complex-enough password till This password is good
text appears and click OK
. Administrator
checkbox if you want to allow sudo
or administrator access for the user and on the Automatic Login
checkbox if you want the system to automatically login to this user upon boot-up. Click Apply
. This require your user to have administrator privilege in the system.
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