How to use the usermod command: 2-Minute Linux Tips

The video tutorial explains how to use the usermod command to manage user accounts without editing configuration files directly. It demonstrates changing a username, updating the home directory, and modifying the user description. The tutorial also covers verifying these changes and discusses how to change a user's group using the groupmod command.

What is the primary function of the usermod command?

• To create new user accounts

• To delete user accounts

• To modify existing user accounts

• To list all user accounts

Which files are updated when changing a username with usermod?

• Etsy password and netgroup files

• Etsy password and Etsy group files

• Etsy group and netgroup files

• Etsy password and home directory files

What command is used to change a user's home directory?

• usermod -h

• usermod -H

• usermod -D

• usermod -d

How can you change a user's group using usermod?

• By using usermod -g

• By using usermod -G

• By using usermod -u

• By using groupmod

What additional feature does usermod offer for managing user accounts?

• Deleting user files

• Updating user descriptions

• Changing user passwords

• Listing user groups