add a new user in unix

[TPS]

Hi :
how do we add a new user in unix.. what are the most commonly used options..
Thanks

[sreddy]

Have a look at the Manual Pages:

$man useradd

[geobg]

If you are not familiar with commands you can use several tools to create users .

Eg: use admintool to create users on Solaris.
use SMIT to create users in IBM AIX.


geo

[gram2000]

On solaris I use "useradd" command. check the man pages. The syntax is as follows:

usage: useradd [-u uid [-o] | -g group | -G group[[,group]...] | -d dir |
-s shell | -c comment | -m [-k skel_dir] | -f inactive | -e expire ] login
useradd -D [-g group | -b base_dir | -f inactive | -e expire ]

[dba_dada]

use admintool it is easy and friendly.....