userdel Command in Linux: Remove User Accounts and Home Directory
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The userdel command in Linux removes a specified user account from the system. It removes the account from the /etc/passwd, /etc/shadow, and /etc/group files.
The available option is:
- -r: Removes the user's home directory along with their account.
- -f: Forces user removal even if they are logged in
Example:
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