# Add new user in linux with home directory and /bin/bash

```bash
sudo useradd -s /bin/bash -m -c "Full Name" user
```

The command is composed of:

* **sudo**: We need administrator privileges to allow a new user to access the computer.
    
* **useradd**: The `useradd` command.
    
* **\-s /bin/bash**: The shell option. This sets the default shell for this new user.
    
* **\-m**: The make home [directory](https://www.howtogeek.com/117435/htg-explains-the-linux-directory-structure-explained/) option. This creates a directory in the “/home/” directory, with the same name as the new user account name.
    
* **\-c “Full Name”**: The full name of the new user. This is optional.
    
* **user**: The name of the new user account. This must be unique. It cannot already be in use for another user.