100 Days of DevOps: Day 2

Creating a User with an Expiry Date on Linux

In Linux-based systems, you can create a user with an account expiration date using the useradd command. This is useful for temporary accounts, such as for contractors or trainees.

Example: Create a User Named wycliffe with an Expiry Date

To create a user named wycliffe that expires on December 7, 2025, use the following command:

sudo useradd -e 2025-12-07 wycliffe

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Command Breakdown

Component	Description
sudo	Runs the command with administrative (superuser) privileges.
useradd	The command used to create a new user account.
-e 2025-12-07	Sets the account expiration date to December 7, 2025.
wycliffe	The username of the account being created.