How Do I Create a New Admin Account in Linux?

How Do I Create a New Admin Account in Linux?
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How do I give myself admin rights in Linux?

To use this tool, you need to issue the command sudo -s and then enter your sudo password. Now enter the command visudo and the tool will open the /etc/sudoers file for editing). Save and close the file and have the user log out and log back in. They should now have a full range of sudo privileges.

How do I create an admin account in Ubuntu?

Create a sudo user using GUI

  1. To create a new user on Ubuntu GNOME Desktop, first open SETTINGS window. Next navigate to About->Users menu. …
  2. Enter your administrative password.
  3. Hit Add user… button in order to create a new user.
  4. Select Administrator account type to automatically add user to sudo group. …
  5. All done.
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