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'''1.''' Confirm prerequisites are met.

* Debian <code>{{Stable project version based on Debian codename}}</code> is installed.
* User account <code>user</code> exists.

'''2.''' Become root. <ref>
Parameter <code>-</code> is required to set the correct paths to <code>/usr/sbin</code>.

https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=833256
</ref> <ref>
Other methods are possible.
</ref>

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su -
}}

'''3.''' Install <code>sudo</code> and <code>adduser</code> packages.
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Can use template Install_Package because that would use sudo which is not installed at this point.
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'''1.''' Update the package lists.

{{CodeSelect|code=
apt update
}}

'''2.''' Upgrade the system.

{{CodeSelect|code=
apt full-upgrade
}}

'''3.''' Install <code>sudo</code> and <code>adduser</code> packages.

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apt install --no-install-recommends sudo adduser
}}
}}

'''4.''' Set user rights.

The following commands must be run either by root or using <code>sudo</code>.

Create group <code>console</code>.

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addgroup --system console
}}

Add user <code>user</code> to group <code>console</code>.

{{CodeSelect|code=
adduser user console
}}

Add user <code>user</code> to group <code>sudo</code>.

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adduser user sudo
}}

'''5.''' Reboot. <ref>
Usability. Otherwise after installation is complete, user might not be able to login. Needs further testing if still required.

Can be avoided for remote servers.
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reboot
}}
}}