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Deleting sudo-enabled users in Linux

Valid for VPS+, VPS, Cloud Servers, Dedicated Servers, and Value Servers.

To delete a sudo-enabled user in Linux, complete the following:

  • Log in as the root user on the desired server.

  • Make sure that the user to be deleted is no longer logged in and is not running any processes.

  • Enter the following command to delete a user and its home directory:

    [root@localhost ~]# userdel -r USERNAME

    Example

    [root@localhost ~]# userdel -r johnsmith

    The user will now be deleted.