How to add a group in Linux
Into this tutorial we will learn how to add group in
Linux using command line mode with different options and commands.
Groups
- Users are assigned to groups with unique group ID numbers (the GID)
- The group name and GID are stored in /etc/group
- Each user is given their own private group
- They can also be added to their groups to gain additional access
- All users in a group can share files that belong to the group
