In this tutorial, we will show you How to Add a Linux User With Document Root Permissions.
Root is the username or account that by default has access to all commands and files on a Linux or other Unix-like operating system. It is also referred to as the root account, root user, and the superuser.
CentOS, Fedora, and RHEL
In CentOS, Fedora, and RHEL Apache is located at /var/www/html.
The first thing to do is to create a user by running this command:
sudo useradd -d /var/www/html -G apache vpsiedemo
After creating set one password.To set it run this command:
sudo passwd vpsiedemo
If you want to modify one existing user run this command:sudo usermod -a -G apache vpsiedemo
To set the group run:sudo chgrp -R apache /var/www/html
To set the permissions run:sudo chmod -R g+w /var/www/html
sudo chmod g+s /var/www/html
Ubuntu and Debian
In Ubuntu and Debian Apache is located at /var/www.
Create a user for Ubuntu and Debian by running this command:
sudo useradd -d /var/www -G www-data vpsiedemo
To set password is same as in CentOS, Fedora, and RHEL.
sudo passwd vpsiedemo
If you want to modify one existing user run:
sudo usermod -a -G www-data vpsiedemo
To set the group run:
sudo chgrp -R www-data /var/www
And to set the permissions run:
sudo chmod -R g+w /var/www
sudo chmod g+s /var/www
You have successfully Add a Linux User With Document Root Permissions.
Enjoy!
