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Add a new user with root access
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Add a new user with root access
sudo useradd -G GROUPNAME USERNAME
sudo passwd USERNAME
Enter Password
Repeat Password
sudo adduser USERNAME root
Add to multiple groups
useradd -G foo,bar,foobar USERNAME
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