Linux groupmod command

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The Linux groupmod command is used to change a group ID or name.

When you need to change a group's ID or name, you can use the groupmod command.

Syntax

groupmod [-g <群组识别码> <-o>][-n <新群组名称>][群组名称]

Parameters：

  • -g <group ID> Set the group ID to be used.
  • -o Reuse a group ID.
  • -n <new group name> Set the group name to be used.

Examples

Change group name

[root@example.com ~]# groupadd linuxso 
[root@example.com ~]# tail -1 /etc/group 
linuxso:x:500: 
[root@example.com ~]# tail -1 /etc/group 
linuxso:x:500: 
[root@example.com ~]# groupmod -n linux linuxso 
[root@example.com ~]# tail -1 /etc/group 
linux:x:500:

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