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groupmod
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About groupmod
Enables a super user or root to modify a group.
Syntax
groupmod [-g gid [-o]] [-n group_name ] group
| -g gid |
The numerical value of the group's ID. This value must be unique, unless the -o option is used. The value must be non-negative. Values between 0 and 99 are typically reserved for system groups. Any files which the old group ID is the file group ID must have the file group ID changed manually. |
| -n group_name |
The name of the group will be changed from group to
group_name. |
Examples
Note: For this command to work you must
have super user rights or be logged in as root.
groupmod -n bettergroup newgroup
In the above example the groupmod command would
change the group "newgroup" to "bettergroup".
Related commands
groupadd
groupdel
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