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groupadd:tldr:20fc3

groupadd: Create a new group with the specific groupid.
$ sudo groupadd --gid ${id} ${group_name}
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This command is used to create a new group on a Unix-like operating system using the "groupadd" command with the sudo (superuser do) prefix.

Here is a breakdown of the command:

  • "sudo": it allows a user with root or superuser privileges to execute the following command.
  • "groupadd": it is the command used to add a new group to the system.
  • "--gid ${id}": it specifies the group ID for the new group, where ${id} represents the actual numeric ID to be assigned to the group.
  • "${group_name}": it specifies the name for the new group, where ${group_name} represents the actual name you want to give to the group.

In summary, the command creates a new group on the system with a specified group ID and name. The user executing the command needs to have sudo privileges to run it.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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