The following article explains how to manage the users on a VPS server through an SSH connection. You are able to add users as well as update passwords for existing users.
* To create a new user, please follow these steps:
- In the SSH Console you logged into, type the following syntax:
[root]# useradd username .p password - This will create the user with the password specified.
* To change or reset the password of an existing user, please follow these steps:
- In the SSH Console you logged into, type the following syntax:
[root]# passwd username - You will then be prompted for a ‘New UNIX Password’. Enter the new password and then enter the new password again to confirm it.
Note: If you enter a password that the system considers to be easily discovered, then you will receive a warning message. If you would like to choose a different password, repeat the above steps.
Make sure to update your code to reflect the new password you set, if necessary.
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