How Do I Make a Normal User an Administrator in Linux?
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Open the terminal application. For remote Ubuntu/Debian server use the ssh command and log in as the root user using either su or sudo. Create a new user named marlena, run: adduser marlena. Make marlena user ‘sudo user’ (admin) run: usermod -aG sudo marlena.

How do I change normal user to administrator in Linux?

Click Users to open the panel. Press Unlock in the top right corner and type in your password when prompted. Select the user whose privileges you want to change. Click the label Standard next to Account Type and select Administrator.

How do I make a user an administrator?

Windows 8. x

  1. Navigate to the Control Panel. Note: For help navigating, see Get around in Windows.
  2. Double-click User Accounts, and then click Manage User Accounts.
  3. Click Create new account. Enter a name for the account, and then click Next.
  4. Click Computer administrator, and then click Create Account.

14 янв. 2020 г.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

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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