How To Delete a User in Linux - Quick Guide

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Don’t know how to delete a user in Linux? For this, execute the userdel command:

1. Press CTRL+ALT+T to open the terminal.

2. Type “sudo userdel username” and hit Enter.

deleting a user with userdel command

3. Run the “cat /etc/passwd” command for verification.

checking the content of passwd file

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So, now you know how to delete a user in Linux. Feel free to share any tips in the comments below!

Deyan Georgiev

Deyan Georgiev Shield

Managing Editor and Cybersecurity Expert

Deyan Georgiev is the managing editor at MSPowerUser. He is a certified cybersecurity and IoT technology expert, focused on data security.

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