How do I remove a user from etc passwd?
Answer
Remove a user from etc passwd follow the instruction below:
- Take a note of the user and its username you wish to remove. You can list all system users by using the below cat command: # cat /etc/passwd.
- Use the userdel command to remove a user.
- Use the -f option to force the user removal in case the user is logged: # userdel -f -r redhat-user.
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How do I remove a user from etc passwd?
1. Take a note of the user and its username you wish to remove. You can list all system users by using the below cat command: # cat /etc/passwd.
2. Use the userdel command to remove a user.
3. Use the -f option to force the user removal in case the user is logged: # userdel -f -r redhat-user.
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