Created User in Linux (Ubuntu) Without Creating a Home Directory - Causing Problems
- by nicorellius
This may be a rookie mistake, but I created a user (new user) in Linux on a Ubuntu system and didn't actually create the home directory for this user. Now, when I log in, it says there are problems... If I delete the path home/<new user> and try to log in the system tells me I can use root as home directory but I will likely experience problems, and then it won't let me log in.
What is the best way to create this directory with the appropriate permissions? Should I just create another user and delete this one? I need some help...