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5 Linux commands for group management and how to use them


Linux groups make it possible to better control access to files and folders. Here are the five commands you'll want to know for this task.

Raimund Linke/Getty ImagesLinux is a powerful operating system that also happens to be the most secure platform on the market. The beauty of this method is that any time a user no longer needs access to the folder, all you have to do is remove them from the group. Unlike groups, groupadd does require sudo privilege and it also offers a few handy options.

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