July 2, 2024, 9:10 p.m. | Daniel Favour

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Efficient user management is important for maintaining security and productivity. Manual management of users and groups can be time-consuming, especially in larger organizations where administrators need to handle multiple accounts and permissions. Automating these tasks not only saves time but also reduces the risk of human error.


This guide discusses a practical approach to automating user management on a Linux machine using a Bash script. You will learn how to create users, assign groups, generate secure passwords for …

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