How do I do this?
I created a user without a home directory and now I want to create one. Not just a folder called new_user, I want the default home directory with all it's folders and hidden files, etc.
Ubuntu – Create default home directory for existing user in terminal
command linehome-directory
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Best Answer
Use the following (as root, or with sudo if not root):
For this to work, folder
/home/usernamemust not exist.For X-related folders (Desktop, Downloads, etc), you will need to login in a graphics environment; they will be automatically generated the first time you login.