How Do I Delete a Group in Ubuntu?
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How do I remove a group in Linux?

To delete a group from Linux, use the command groupdel. There is no option. If the group to be deleted is the initial group of one of the users, you can not delete the group. The files changed by the groupdel command are two files “/etc/group” and “/etc/gshadow”.

How do I delete my groups?

To delete a group, open it, tap on the group’s name in the title bar, open the menu and select “Delete group”, As a regular group member, you cannot delete a group, but you can leave it.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

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Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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