This Bash script (create_user.sh) automates the process of creating a user on a Linux system with enhanced functionalities. It is designed to simplify user management tasks.
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Root User Requirement: The script must be executed with sudo or root privileges to create users and set passwords.
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User Creation: Create a new user with a specified username and optional comments field.
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Password Generation: The script generates a strong password for the newly created user.
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Password Setting: Set the generated password for the user.
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Password Expiry: Enforce password change on the user's first login for enhanced security.
Execute the script with sudo or root user:
sudo ./create_user.sh user_name [comment]....