Create a new Ubuntu user

1. Connect to the VALT server via SSH or via the console using an existing user.
2. Type the following command the press enter:

   sudo adduser username

   Be sure to replace the username with the username for your new user.

   

3. When prompted, set and confirm the new user's password.

   

4. Accept the default for the users information or enter whatever you chose. This will have no real impact on the new user.
5. Review the information and then Enter Y to accept.
6. Type the following command the press enter:

   sudo usermod -aG sudo username

   

   Be sure to replace the username with the username for your new user.