How to add users?

[bdilean]

Hi guys,

I'm wondering how to add users through the etc/passwd instead of the
usual adduser command? thanks!

[bidi]

Run the following command:

man -S5 passwd

It describes what each field is used for.

[bdilean]

I don't think you understand what I'm saying. I don't want to use adduser or useradd command. I know there's a way to just edit the etc/passwd and input
example: bdilean:X:500:501::/home/bdilean:/bin/bash
After I input that new entry and save, I go create a directory home/bdilean.
I'm suppose to add some files into into home/bdilean I think but I'm not sure
what I'm suppose to add. Any clues?

[antidrugue]

I'm suppose to add some files into into home/bdilean I think but I'm not sure
what I'm suppose to add. Any clues?

Nothing really, .bashrc & .bash_profile files can be convenient though.

[Cabhan]

I suggest that you read

man 5 passwd

You will need to create a ~/.bashrc and ~/.bash_profile for the new user. These contain commands to run on startup.

Also, you should use the 'passwd' command to set the user's password. If you don't, you will need to manually encrypt the password and set it in /etc/shadow.

Do you have any specific questions?

[bdilean]

I'll give it a shot, thanks for help folks!