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Posted by X-x-X, 05-14-2010, 08:49 AM
Hi i need to transfer the normal user in my server to (root) how can i do that through SSH please ? Thank you
Posted by RasmusG, 05-14-2010, 08:54 AM
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=linux+give+normal+user+root 1st and 6th result
Posted by enkapsulate, 05-14-2010, 08:56 AM
Try: sudo adduser username groupname
Posted by linuxexpert83, 05-14-2010, 08:59 AM
Hello, You mean to say you want to give permission to normal user as root or you want move your account to server using root ( SSH)
Posted by X-x-X, 05-14-2010, 09:02 AM
yes I want to give permission to normal user as root how can i do that from SSH ?
Posted by linuxexpert83, 05-14-2010, 09:07 AM
Not a good Idea sir to do that..Because of that the server get compromised/ hack, so I recommend to not to go for this
Posted by RasmusG, 05-14-2010, 09:09 AM
Maybe it's just a server he is using for testing purposes. Also, if he keeps his own computer clean and virus-free and the same with the server, there should be no problem unless he uses some retarded password or runs vulnerable applications
Posted by X-x-X, 05-14-2010, 09:35 AM
i know brother but that server just 4 test and for study
Posted by InoxHost, 05-14-2010, 02:50 PM
Following wiki page could help you to accomplish your requirement. http://www.freebsdwiki.net/index.php/Configuring_sudo
Posted by Crashus, 05-16-2010, 06:11 AM
1. add him to 'wheel' group 2. install sudo and uncomment line started with %wheel 3. use 'sudo su'

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