How to Utilize the Usermod Utility in Linux to Perform User Maintenance with a Linode Cloud Server

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In this video, we will cover the various ways you can utilize the Usermod command in Linux to perform user maintenance actions. The Usermod command is a powerful utility that is a great asset in the Linux SysAdmin toolbelt.

Chapters:
0:00 - Welcome
0:30 - SSH into Linode Instance
0:58 - What is the Usermod command?
1:04 - Adding a User to a Group
3:19 - Adding a User to More than One Group
4:17 - Changing a User’s Home Directory
6:20 - Changing the Name of a User Account
7:07 - Locking Out a User
8:12 - Setting an Expiration Date for a User’s Password

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