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How do I fix the error 'useradd: cannot open /etc/passwd'?

Linode Staff

I'm trying to create a sudo user, and am getting the following error:

useradd: cannot open /etc/passwd

How do I fix this?

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Linode Staff

Based on the error, it seems likely this issue is related to permissions on the /etc/passwd file. This article discusses that error and a possible resolution.

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