{"id":15072,"date":"2026-01-28T10:51:27","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T10:51:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bodhost.com\/kb\/?p=15072"},"modified":"2026-02-26T14:02:05","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T14:02:05","slug":"how-to-add-and-delete-users-on-ubuntu-24-04","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bodhost.com\/kb\/how-to-add-and-delete-users-on-ubuntu-24-04\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Add and Delete Users on Ubuntu 24.04"},"content":{"rendered":"

Managing users is one of the most essential tasks in Ubuntu system administration. Whether you\u2019re setting up a shared server or organizing access for different team members, understanding how to create and remove user accounts helps maintain a secure and well\u2011structured environment. Ubuntu 24.04 provides both command\u2011line and graphical ways to manage users, allowing you to choose whichever method suits your workflow best.<\/p>\n

This guide walks you through adding new users, assigning passwords, verifying accounts, and removing users safely.<\/p>\n

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Table of Contents<\/h2>\n
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  1. Understanding User Management in Ubuntu 24.04<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. How to Add a User in Ubuntu 24.04<\/a>\n
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    1. Adding a User with useradd<\/a><\/li>\n
    2. Adding a User Through System Settings<\/a><\/li>\n
    3. Adding a User to a Group<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
    4. How to Delete a User in Ubuntu 24.04<\/a>\n
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      1. Deleting a User with deluser<\/a><\/li>\n
      2. Deleting a User Through System Settings<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n

        Understanding User Management in Ubuntu 24.04<\/strong><\/h3>\n

        Ubuntu systems typically work with two types of users:<\/p>\n