Linux CLI - Users and Groups
You run
gpasswd -d user2 admins but get an error saying user2 is not in group admins. What is the likely cause?You run gpasswd -d user2 admins but get an error saying user2 is not in group admins. What is the likely cause?
medium📝 Debug Q6 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand gpasswd -d error meaning
The error means user2 is not found in the specified group.Step 2: Check group membership
If user2 is not in admins group, removal fails with that error.Final Answer:
user2 is not a member of admins group -> Option BQuick Check:
gpasswd -d error = user not in group [OK]
Quick Trick: User must be in group before removal with gpasswd -d [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Assuming group doesn't exist without checking
- Ignoring need for root privileges (usually required but error differs)
- Mistaking syntax error for membership error
Master "Users and Groups" in Linux CLI
Want More Practice?
15+ quiz questions · All difficulty levels · Free
Free Signup - Practice All QuestionsMore Linux CLI Quizzes