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groupadd

SafeCreate a group

groupadd <group>

Creates a group; -g sets the GID. Add members afterwards with usermod -aG.

Examples

  • groupadd developersCreate a group

Syntax

groupadd [-g GID] <group>

Before you run it

Creation only; no side effects.

Related commands

  • usermodModify a user
  • idShow UID/GID and groups
  • chgrpChange group ownership

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