how're you doing? I am somewhat new to ubuntu and finding problem changing the root user name. My terminal displays priyank@Alex right now. I changed the second name to Alex using hostname and hosts. What I want is to make it Alex@Alex. Can anyone temme how can I do it?
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This is a duplicate, the system should automatically include that in a reply. It's a little complicated but not too bad. Follow the example in the highest rated answer and if you have trouble with that then ask a specific question and we'll help you out from there.– KGIIINov 3, 2015 at 6:26
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just two steps:
1.edit the /etc/passwd file ,replace
priyank
toAlex
,then save2.edit the /etc/shadow file ,replace
priyank
toAlex
,then save
reboot and enjoy it
Use usermod command ideally - -l is the option you're after in this particular case. If you want also your home dir renamed accordingly - options -d and -m may be of your interest.