This flexibility makes Linux a powerful tool when it comes to creating, modifying, and managing multiple user accounts. Sign up to get the BEST of Tom's Guide direct to your inbox.

Linux is a multi-user environment where numerous user accounts can be added and used like most operating systems. However, you might be surprised by how easy it is to create a new user on Linux.

Create users and set passwords, permissions and ownership in the Linux terminal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works .

All of your work in creating and managing groups, assigning user profiles, and so on can be done using Linux's terminal window. Here's how. Open the terminal window by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T on ...