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8.2. How do I add a user easily?

Use the adduser command.

There is another package called ``new-account'' also written in Perl by Ollivier Robert. Ask <roberto@FreeBSD.ORG> about it. It is currently undergoing further development.

To remove the user again, use the rmuser command.

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