How to Create a New User on Linux VPS?

  • Connect to the server using an SSH client (for example, PuTTY).
  • Log in to the server with your own credentials.
  • Use the following command to create a new user.

sudo adduser user_name

  • Here, user_name is the username you want to create. After entering the username, press the Enter key.

sudo adduser

  • You will be asked to set a password for the username. Create a secure password and press the Enter key.(While typing the password, the characters will not be visible on the screen. You can continue creating your password.)
  • You will be asked to re-enter the secure password you created. Type the password and press the Enter key.

Linux user password

  • When creating a new user on a Linux VPS, you will be asked for some information such as full name, room number, work phone, etc. These are optional. You can enter the information as you prefer or leave them blank.
  • After completing all the information, you will be asked if the details are correct. If the information you entered is correct, you can save the new user by pressing the ‘Y’ key.

Linux adduser save