How to Set Password Using useradd in Linux

Setting Password Using useradd in Linux

In Linux systems, the useradd command is used to create a new user account. However, the useradd command alone does not set a password for the new user. To set a password for a user created with useradd, you can use the passwd command.

Here's how you can set a password for a user created using useradd in Linux:

1. Create a new user using the useradd command:
   sudo useradd -m newuser
2. Set a password for the new user:
   sudo passwd newuser
3. Enter and confirm the new password when prompted.
4. Once the password is set successfully, the new user can now log in using the username and password.

Remember to choose a strong and secure password to ensure the safety of the user account.