How to add a new user in Linux

To add a new user in Linux first, you need to log in with the root user. Add the new user through adduser command and set the password using the passwd command.

Add a New User in Linux/Unix

Here, I have created a new user dbappweb as an example.

[root@testserver ~]# adduser dbappweb
[root@testserver ~]# passwd dbappweb
Changing password for user dbappweb.
New UNIX password:
BAD PASSWORD: it is based on a dictionary word
Retype new UNIX password:
passwd: all authentication tokens updated successfully.