Create a new SSH User

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When managing a Virtual Machine (VM), it’s essential to set up secure and accessible user accounts. Below are the steps to create a new SSH user on your VM:

1. Connect to Your VM with Root Access: Ensure you’re logged into your VM as the root user.
2. Create a New User: Use the following command to create a new user:

adduser ubuntu        

3. Set Home Directory for New User: Optionally, specify a custom home directory for the new user using the usermod command:

usermod -d /home/ubuntu -m ubuntu        

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