How Do You Add a Directory to a Group in Linux?
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How do I add a directory to a group in Linux?

3.4. 5. Creating Group Directories

  1. As root , create the /opt/myproject/ directory by typing the following at a shell prompt: mkdir /opt/myproject.
  2. Add the myproject group to the system: …
  3. Associate the contents of the /opt/myproject/ directory with the myproject group: …
  4. Allow users to create files within the directory, and set the setgid bit:

How do I add an existing user to a group in Linux?

  1. To create a new group, enter the following: sudo groupadd new_group. …
  2. Use the adduser command to add a user to a group: sudo adduser user_name new_group. …
  3. To delete a group, use the command: sudo groupdel new_group.
  4. Linux comes with several different groups by default.

6 нояб. 2019 г.

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