Adding new user and giving root access
We have a Linux Ubuntu server, and would like to add new user on the account with root access - Would appreciate all suggestions.
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Check this Tutorial about getting started with Ubuntu..
https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/initial-server-setup-with-ubuntu-14-04
Follow the user creation and Root access steps !!
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When you start a new server, there are a few steps that you should take every time to add some basic security and set a solid foundation. In this guide, we'll walk you through the basic steps necessary to hit the ground running with Ubuntu 14.04.
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to add new user bill: ssh in and run these two commands
sudo adduser bill
sudo usermod -aG sudo bill
Thanks for the response