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Here’s how to switch users in Ubuntu Linux. Go to the top right corner and click the Power Off/Log out option to open the dropdown and you can choose either of Switch User or Log Out. Switch User: You get to keep your session active (applications keep on running) for current user.
How do I access users in Ubuntu?
You can only access a different user account if you know their password.
- Manage user accounts. Add a new user account Add new users so that other people can log in to the computer. …
- Passwords. Change your password Keep your account secure by changing your password often in your account settings. …
- User privileges.
How do I manage users in Ubuntu?
User management
- Managing users is a critical aspect of server management.
- In Ubuntu, the root user is disabled for safety.
- Management tasks requiring root access can be completed by using the sudo command by a user who is in the “admin” group.
