If you’re new to Linux Mint and want to add new user accounts, two ways are available for you – through the graphical user interface (GUI) or through the command line interface (CLI). However, we’ll be discussing the GUI method of creating new user accounts using this guide.
How to Create New User Accounts Using GUI:
Step 1:
To commence, click on the Linux Mint menu and type “Users” in the search bar to access the corresponding console. Search for “Users and Groups” from the results and enter your password.
Step 2:
You can add a new user by clicking the “Add” button placed at the bottom of the console. Two types of users can be created – standard and administrator. For users who won’t install new applications or require access to file systems outside their home folder, a standard account type will be appropriate. The administrator account type should be selected for all other cases.
Step 3:
Now, enter the new user’s full name, followed by a username that they’ll use when logging into Linux Mint. Ensure that the username is all lowercase, with only 0-9 characters, AZ, and can include periods, underscores, or hyphens if you choose. Finally, click the “Add” button.
Step 4:
The new user, with no password set, will appear in the list of Linux Mint’s current users arranged in alphabetical order. Click on the new user in this list. Then, under the user’s username, click the “No password set” option.
Step 5:
Now you can set a password for this new user. You can manually enter the password or click on the curved arrow at the bottom of the “New Password” text box to generate a random and strong password automatically. When done, click the “Change” button.
Step 6:
Finally, the “Users and Groups” console window can be closed since the new user has been created. By clicking on the Mint menu, followed by “Logout”, the Mint Login Manager will appear with the newly added user included in the available users list. Select the new user to log in.
Step 7:
The new user will need to set up their desktop background, icons, panel, menu, and other preferences upon logging in, depending on the account type you chose for them – standard or administrator.
Step 8:
If necessary, you can switch quickly and log in as an administrator account by clicking the Mint menu and searching for a new login. Click on the “New Login” application, which allows you to log in as an administrator without logging out of the first user.
Create User Accounts Using Command Line:
You can also create user accounts using the command line by typing “sudo adduser
FAQs
Can I create multiple user accounts using the GUI method?
Absolutely! You can create as many user accounts as you like using the GUI method described above.
Can I create both standard and administrator account types using the GUI method?
Yes, the GUI method allows you to create both standard and administrator account types. Ensure that you select the appropriate account type based on the user’s requirements.
How do I set a strong password for a new user account?
You can manually enter a strong password, or an automatically generated password can be used by clicking the curved arrow at the bottom of the “New Password” text box.
Can I delete a user account using the GUI method?
Yes, by clicking the user’s name in the “Users and Groups” console, you can delete a user account. Then, click the “Delete” option.
Final Thoughts
By following the steps outlined above, creating new user accounts in Linux Mint using the GUI approach is quick and easy. If you require further assistance or have any questions, please contact us without hesitation.
