Managing Users and Sudo Privileges on Linux Print

For security, it is best practice not to use the root user for daily tasks. Instead, create a limited user with sudo (SuperUser Do) privileges.

Steps to Create a New User:

1. Add the User: adduser vpsuser

2. Grant Sudo Access:

   • Ubuntu/Debian: usermod -aG sudo vpsuser

   • Alma/Rocky: usermod -aG wheel vpsuser

3. Test: Switch to the new user with su - vpsuser and try a command like sudo apt update.
   
   

Support: If you get locked out of your root account, please email support@vpsgrid.net or create a ticket.