Your Question: How Do I Give a User Root Privileges in Linux Without Sudo?
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How do I give root permission to user in Linux?

How to Give Root Privileges to a User in Linux

  1. Method 1: Adding to Root Group using usermod. Let see how we can grant normal user root access by adding to root group. …
  2. Method 2: Adding to Root Group using Useradd Command. …
  3. Method 3: Editing /etc/passwd file. …
  4. Method 4: Setting as Sudo User.

How can I get root without sudo?

Long answer: You must either have NOPASSWD in /etc/sudoers , or log as root. See however, if program you want to run as root without sudo is a shell (or a python, awk, perl), you can’t.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

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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