How to Add Users in Linux From Cinnamon Desktop

The multi-user nature of Linux makes it a no-brainer to provision a separate username and password to everyone who might access a given computer.

The simplest method uses a shell prompt and the adduser command; this approach works on any Linux distribution and any GUI window manager.

How to Add a New User

Open a terminal window by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T.

1. In the terminal window, issue the command:

   sudo adduser USERNAME
   

   where USERNAME is the name of the new user to be added, and type your own superuser (sudo) password.

2. When prompted, enter and verify a password for the new user and then answer the questions. These questions are optional, but you should at minimum fill out the Full Name option.

   

3. Type Y to save the information.