Create a Local Sudo/Root User

The following script helps IT Admins to create a local user with sudo/root privileges.

1. Copy and save the contents below to a UTF-8 editor like notepad++ OR Sublime Text in Windows or gedit in Ubuntu.

   1. If you are using notepad++ then use the bottom right panel to change the type to Unix (LF).
      

      

2. Or click here to download the file.
   

   #!/bin/bash
   
   username="SET_USERNAME"
   password="SET_PASSWORD"
   
   useradd -m $username
   
   echo "$username:$password" | chpasswd
   
   usermod -aG sudo $username
   
   echo "Sudo User created: $username"

3. Replace the below Placeholders in the script before uploading it on the dashboard:

   1. SET_USERNAME: Desired username

   2. SET_PASSWORD: Desired password

4. Follow our guide to upload & publish the script using Scalefusion Dashboard.

Note:

1. Some of the scripts and their contents are sourced from internet and yes, our new friend ChatGPT.

2. Please validate the scripts on a test machine before deploying them on all your managed devices.

3. Scalefusion has tested these scripts, however Scalefusion will not be responsible for any loss of data or system malfunction that may arise due to the usage of these scripts.