This Bash script automates the creation of two user accounts (<hostname>-recon and <hostname>-logon) on a Linux server. The <hostname>-recon account is also added to the wheel group, typically used for granting sudo privileges.
This script simplifies the process of setting up standardized user accounts on a Linux server. It automatically retrieves the server's hostname and uses it to create the usernames, ensuring consistency across different machines. The script also handles password setting and adds the hostname-recon user to the wheel group for administrative access.
- Bash: This script requires Bash to be executed. It should be available by default on most Linux systems.
- sudo access: You need to have sudo privileges to run this script, as it performs actions that require root permissions.
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Save the script: Save the code as a
.shfile (e.g.,create_users.sh). -
Make it executable: Use the following command to make the script executable:
chmod +x create_users.sh