How to Delete a User on a VPS?
If you need to delete a user from a Virtual Private Server (VPS), it’s quite easy to do, but it requires some knowledge of working with the command line. In this article, we will look at how to safely delete a user on a VPS.
Before you begin, make sure you have access to the VPS via SSH or other remote access means. Also, make sure you have superuser rights or access to the sudo command.
Step 1: Log in to the Server
Open the terminal and log in to the server under a superuser (root) account.
ssh root@your_server_ip
Step 2: Check User Information
Before deleting a user, it’s helpful to check their information, such as their home directory, groups, etc.
id username
Step 3: Deleting the User
Now that you are sure you want to delete the user, execute the following command:
userdel -r username
This command will delete the user and their home directory. Be careful, recovering a deleted user can be a complex process.
Step 4: Verification
After deleting the user, make sure they no longer appear in the user list:
cat /etc/passwd | grep -i username
You have now successfully deleted the user from your VPS. Remember that deleting a user is a reversible process, so be careful.
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