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# [Managing Users and Permissions in Linux](https://aniediogo.hashnode.dev/managing-users-and-permissions-in-linux?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

In every operating system, there are users and groups with unique names and unique IDs. These users have access, control, and permissions to create and manipulate files and manage processes and services. In Linux, there are four types of users: use t...

Nov 6, 2022 · 8 min read · aniediogo.hashnode.dev  
Updated Jun 24, 2023  
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## Written by

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[David Cao](https://hashnode.com/@linux732)

[Nov 16, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/managing-users-and-permissions-in-linux/63671c278bbfcb988d011506/comment/63749924e1d53a5fd290db02)

[Chidiogo](https://hashnode.com/@Aniediogo) The article is very clear. I really enjoy it. Thanks. If you are interested in adding some links to this article, please let me know. Thanks.