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During the installation of Fedora Linux, the installer prompted for information to create a single user account for the system. The fact that Linux is free tends to make us forget that it is actually an enterprise class, multi-user and multi-tasking operating system. In order to use the full power of Fedora Linux, therefore, it is likely that more than one user will need to be given access to the system. Each user should have their own user account login, password, home directory and privileges.

To add a new user, click on the ''Add User'' button. The ''Create New User'' dialog will subsequently appear ready to be filled in with data relating to the new user, such as username, real name, password and contact information:

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