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

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

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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.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the usermod command?

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3 mins • 1 pt

How do you change a user's username using the usermod command?

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3 mins • 1 pt

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

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3 mins • 1 pt

What should you do to verify that the changes to a user's account were successful?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What can you do if you want to change a user's group?

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