Linux: How to create a new user with admin privileges

Adding a user with admin privileges on Linux is easier than you think. Jack Wallen shows you how.

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List of Commands:

sudo adduser USERNAME
sudo usermod -aG sudo USER
sudo adduser -m USER
sudo passwd USER
sudo passwd --expire USER
sudo usermod -aG wheel USER
sudo nano /etc/group

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