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homectl

Homectl is a command line tool that is used for managing home directories on Linux systems. It allows you to create, manage, and delete user home directories in a user-friendly way.

With homectl, you can easily create a new home directory for a user by specifying their username and a template directory that will be used as the basis for the new home directory. You can also set permissions and ownership for the home directory using homectl.

In addition to creating and managing user home directories, homectl provides options to encrypt home directories for added security. It uses the eCryptfs file system encryption to encrypt the contents of the home directory, ensuring that the data remains confidential.

Homectl also allows for easy cleanup of home directories. You can use the tool to delete old or unused home directories, ensuring that your system remains clean and efficient.

Furthermore, homectl provides a simple way to manage user environment variables. You can set and manage custom environment variables for users' home directories, allowing for customization and flexibility.

With its intuitive interface and versatility, homectl is an efficient tool for managing user home directories, ensuring their security, and enhancing user customization. It simplifies the process of user management for system administrators while providing a seamless experience for end-users.

List of commands for homectl:

  • homectl:tldr:0bee5 homectl: List user accounts and their associated home directories.
    $ homectl list
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  • homectl:tldr:525ef homectl: Change the disk space assigned to a specific home directory to 100 GiB.
    $ sudo homectl resize ${username} ${100G}
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  • homectl:tldr:53231 homectl: Display help.
    $ homectl --help
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  • homectl:tldr:65756 homectl: Change the password for a specific user.
    $ sudo homectl passwd ${username}
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  • homectl:tldr:7d2b0 homectl: Lock or unlock a specific home directory.
    $ sudo homectl ${select} ${username}
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  • homectl:tldr:9b388 homectl: Create a user account and their associated home directory.
    $ sudo homectl create ${username}
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  • homectl:tldr:9e28f homectl: Remove a specific user and the associated home directory.
    $ sudo homectl remove ${username}
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