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userdel: Remove a user.
$ sudo userdel ${username}
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The command "sudo userdel ${username}" is used in a Linux or Unix-based operating system to delete a user account. Here's a breakdown of the different parts:

  • "sudo": It is a command that allows a user with administrative privileges to execute a command as another user, typically the root user. By using "sudo", the user running the command is required to provide their password to confirm their authorization.

  • "userdel": It is the command used to delete a user account in Linux or Unix systems. It is typically used with administrative privileges.

  • "${username}": It is a placeholder that represents the username of the account to be deleted. This should be replaced with the actual username.

By combining these elements, the command "sudo userdel ${username}" prompts for administrative authorization and deletes the specified user account from the system.

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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