Frequently Asked Question

To create a new user with a home directory and sudo privileges in a single command on Debian, run the following useradd command as root:bash

useradd -m -s /bin/bash -G sudo %username% && passwd %username% 

Use code with caution.Command Breakdown

• useradd: The low-level utility used to create structural user accounts.
• -m: Forces the creation of the user's home directory (usually /home/%username%).
• -s /bin/bash: Sets Bash as the default login shell for the user.
• -G sudo: Appends the user to the secondary sudo group, granting them administrative privileges.
• && passwd : Immediately triggers the prompt to set the password for the new account, allowing you to log in securely right away