Ubuntu
and Debian
both uses GNOME
as the default desktop environment. While you can create a new user in both Ubuntu
and Debian
using the command line as with any other Linux
systems, GNOME
provides an easy-to-use interface for creating a new user.
You can create a new user in both Ubuntu
and Debian
using GNOME
's Settings
tool.
Settings
from the Activities
search. Users
from the sidebar menu. Unlock
button on the top right of the screen. Authenticate
button. Your account must have Administrator privilege for this to work
Add User
button at the top right. An administrator will have the capability to make system-wide changes such as to add a new user.
A Username
will automatically be generated based on the entered Full Name
but could be manually changed.
Add
button at the top right is enabled if you choose to manually set the password. Add
button to add the user to the system. Guide compatibility:
Operating System |
---|
Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus) |
Ubuntu 16.10 (Yakkety Yak) |
Ubuntu 17.04 (Zesty Zapus) |
Ubuntu 17.10 (Artful Aardvark) |
Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (Bionic Beaver) |
Ubuntu 18.10 (Cosmic Cuttlefish) |
Ubuntu 19.04 (Disco Dingo) |
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