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# [3 Types of Accounts in Linux/Unix](https://africanpearl.hashnode.dev/3-types-of-accounts-in-linuxunix?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Introduction Hi there, I am just getting started with Linux, within a few days I have tried using Ubuntu (Debian family) and CentOS (Red hat family) distros. I call it testing the waters :) and I am pleased to announce to you that this is my first ar...

Feb 9, 2021 · 9 min read · africanpearl.hashnode.dev  
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## Written by

[Rita Zannu](https://hashnode.com/@AfricanPearl)

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## Responses 19

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[Prathima Kadari](https://hashnode.com/@prathimakadari)

[Mar 9, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/3-types-of-accounts-in-linuxunix/60226a64281265375d6444e8/comment/60473c91ad7c5f4abc7cd31e)

Thanks for sharing. I at times gets mixed up with other accounts. You have differentiated it very well. Knowledge gained. [Rita Zannu](https://hashnode.com/@CloudQueen)

[Rita Zannu](https://hashnode.com/@AfricanPearl)

[Mar 9, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/3-types-of-accounts-in-linuxunix/60226a64281265375d6444e8/comment/60473c91ad7c5f4abc7cd31e#reply-604770205afecf51e032676a)

Glad this article has been helpful to you

[Ijeoma Abraham](https://hashnode.com/@Ijeoma)

[Feb 26, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/3-types-of-accounts-in-linuxunix/60226a64281265375d6444e8/comment/60394da41d789c61c39ce466)

Great article 👏

[Nnamdi Anthony Emeodi](https://hashnode.com/@Anthonyy)

[Feb 12, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/3-types-of-accounts-in-linuxunix/60226a64281265375d6444e8/comment/60260b8159e32452ff0b7d86)

This is really a great article, I do expect more

[Odeyemi Samuel](https://hashnode.com/@Sammyoddy)

[Feb 10, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/3-types-of-accounts-in-linuxunix/60226a64281265375d6444e8/comment/602471e850d5e944c5d47c64)

Fluid writing 👏 From start to finish I followed through by and by and learnt.

[Caleb Onigbogi](https://hashnode.com/@Cal96)

[Feb 10, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/3-types-of-accounts-in-linuxunix/60226a64281265375d6444e8/comment/60245ffa80da6c44eadf797d)

Very simple and easy to understand, really well put together. Great job.

[Balogun Ahmed](https://hashnode.com/@Damilare360)

[Feb 10, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/3-types-of-accounts-in-linuxunix/60226a64281265375d6444e8/comment/6023967eaaa3543c903c0ffe)

Well written article, you did a great job👏

[Johnson awah Alfred](https://hashnode.com/@codemon)

[Feb 10, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/3-types-of-accounts-in-linuxunix/60226a64281265375d6444e8/comment/60238e063f7a783c6be41df3)

Simple and straight forward, I came here for the knowledge.. I use windows

[Catalin Pit](https://hashnode.com/@Catalinpit)

[Feb 10, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/3-types-of-accounts-in-linuxunix/60226a64281265375d6444e8/comment/602385c0aaa3543c903c0da9)

Super useful for a Linux-newbie like myself. Nice article! 🙏

[Deborah Emeni](https://hashnode.com/@DeborahEmeni)

[Feb 10, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/3-types-of-accounts-in-linuxunix/60226a64281265375d6444e8/comment/60237280aaa3543c903c0bd6)

This article is amazing and precise. Thank you for shedding light on this.

[Ologunloluwa Anuoluwapo](https://hashnode.com/@Mercy)

[Feb 9, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/3-types-of-accounts-in-linuxunix/60226a64281265375d6444e8/comment/6022cd493f7a783c6be410ad)

Honestly, this is an easy read. No stress to understanding the foreign words.

Bravo!

[NICOLE ADEYEMI](https://hashnode.com/@Adenicole)

[Feb 9, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/3-types-of-accounts-in-linuxunix/60226a64281265375d6444e8/comment/6022ccf1aaa3543c903c01d9)

Wow. This is a very nice! well done!

[Awodire babajide samuel](https://hashnode.com/@rhymezxcode)

[Feb 9, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/3-types-of-accounts-in-linuxunix/60226a64281265375d6444e8/comment/6022c263aaa3543c903c00ed)

Fascinating, I have learnt a lot. Thank you, Rita 🙌

[Tobz](https://hashnode.com/@Tobz)

[Feb 9, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/3-types-of-accounts-in-linuxunix/60226a64281265375d6444e8/comment/6022bcc83f7a783c6be40ee2)

I learned something, thank you Rita

[Alex Akhimien](https://hashnode.com/@Uptownlexy)

[Feb 9, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/3-types-of-accounts-in-linuxunix/60226a64281265375d6444e8/comment/6022a134aaa3543c903bfcde)

Sumptuous article...keep up the good work!

[Oluwayemisi Oguntayo](https://hashnode.com/@olashiku)

[Feb 9, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/3-types-of-accounts-in-linuxunix/60226a64281265375d6444e8/comment/602290c53f7a783c6be40965)

This article is well detailed and precise. Please keep learning, writing and advancing!.

[Hamzat Hadijat](https://hashnode.com/@oyin)

[Feb 9, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/3-types-of-accounts-in-linuxunix/60226a64281265375d6444e8/comment/60228c1e3f7a783c6be408de)

Great article. Keep it up.

[Fredrick Kelly](https://hashnode.com/@Achievers)

[Feb 9, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/3-types-of-accounts-in-linuxunix/60226a64281265375d6444e8/comment/602284283f7a783c6be4080a)

Awesome, Cloud Queen.

[sanni azeez](https://hashnode.com/@Ghosttt)

[Feb 9, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/3-types-of-accounts-in-linuxunix/60226a64281265375d6444e8/comment/602273c13f7a783c6be405b6)

This article is well written and it's interesting to ready. Weldone Zanu

[arobadi ebenezer](https://hashnode.com/@Ebene)

[Feb 9, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/3-types-of-accounts-in-linuxunix/60226a64281265375d6444e8/comment/6022728a7d860b3782e8f781)

This article came together nicely