Users
The userdel command
Deletes a user account. With -r it also deletes their home folder.
Syntax
sudo userdel [-r] <usuario>Most useful options
-rAlso deletes their home folderCopy-ready examples
$ sudo useradd ayudante && sudo userdel ayudanteDelete the account$ sudo useradd temporal && sudo userdel -r temporalAccount and folderYou can try them in the browser terminal: it does not touch your computer.
Typical mistakes
- Without -r the home folder is left orphaned on the system.
FAQ
Can it be undone?
There is no undo button: you have to recreate it by hand.
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