UNIX - create a system user

[saadabc]

How do I create a system user in UNIX.

is it done using the useradd command.

how do I specify that it is to be a system account.

 

[sedj]

google 'useradd' or type 'man useradd' .

http://www.computerhope.com/unix/useradd.htm

Not sure what you mean by 'system' account - but you can specify what group the user should belong to ...

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[KenCunningham]

What do you mean by 'system account'? If it's root equivalent, it's not a good idea.

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[ProbablyDown]

Assuming the user already exists now:

To add a primary group:

usermod -g <group> username


To add associated groups:

usermod -G <groupA> <groupB> <groupC> username