Create Users and Groups Script: An Automated Approach

Overview

create_users.sh is a Bash script for automating the creation of users and groups, setting up home directories, generating random passwords, logging actions, and securely storing passwords.

Usage

Basic Usage

To run the script:

sudo ./create_users.sh users.txt

Verbose Mode

For detailed output during execution:

sudo ./create_users.sh -v users.txt

Dry Run (Simulation)

To simulate user creation without making changes:

sudo ./create_users.sh -d users.txt

User List File Format

Ensure your users.txt file is formatted as follows:

`username1;group1,group2
username2;group3,group4` 

Example

light;sudo,dev,www-data
idimma;sudo
mayowa;dev,www-data

Notes

• The script logs actions to /var/log/user_management.log.
• Passwords are securely stored in /var/secure/user_passwords.txt.
• Existing password files are backed up before any changes are made.

Author

Laban Kibet

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.