Re: [LUG] Debian Terminal Sudo and Users

[Paul Sutton via list <list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I am sure this has been discussed several times before.

https://debian-handbook.info/browse/stable/

is a great resource for all things debian admin

well worth having a link to this.ÂÂ At least you can refer to it if you get stuck and then post here if you need help helping read.ÂÂ

1. You add your user to the group sudo

2. add user to sudo-ers list

https://unix.stackexchange.com/questions/68669/how-to-add-self-to-sudoers-list has more information.

As I am using a ubuntu based distro, this is set up so the initial user is sudo anyway so can't confirm this works.

Paul

On 22/04/17 08:58, Richard Brown via list wrote:

Hi All

I have just installed Debian and am trying to get used to it but have hit a problem first thing how do I use sudo when I am a standard user. Could I get some tips on:

1. Using terminal. How do I become a sudo

2. Is it possible to make my user an administrator please

Thanks

Rich

--

Richard Brown
07747 343637
https://gucu.org.uk/
Learning the unforced rhythms of grace

-- 
The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG
https://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list
FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/listfaq