Change password of Linux based VPS using command line.

As the default password provided by the VPS seller are large alphanumeric and random, and for people using VPS frequently it become a hassle to remember the large random password. Apart from the above their a number of reasons people need to change password of their VPS.

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Add And Delete Users On Linux VPS Or Machine

Add and Delete New Users on Ubuntu VPS or Ubuntu based Machine .

Most often we need to share our VPS with someone else , or sometimes we often need to Add New Users to our Ubuntu Machine or VPS to safeguard ourselves from system-destroying commands.

To perform root tasks the user need to have root access . But, if you are logged in with non-root access you can append sudo at beginning of the command to upgrade your privilege while running the command. 

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Changing Access Privileges Of Users To Root On Ubuntu Machine / VPS

Giving permanent Root Access to Users on Ubuntu Vps or Machine/ Changing Access privileges of user's to root. 

Using non-root account if you are using your machine/vps for limited number of tasks is always a better practice .Sometimes we need to run few commands with root access , although SUDO can be used their ,But as SUDO moniters, and logs the commands run Its better to escalate the privileges of you user account equal to root account.

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Setting up VSFTPD [ Very Secure FTP Daemon ] on Ubuntu based VPS and Machine. 

As FTP [ File Transfer Protocol ] used to transfer files is inherently insecure and vulnerable to a number of exploits . So, its preferable to use VSFTPD [ Very Secure FTP Daemon ] as alternative to FTP. It's more secure and have few enhanced features as comparedto FTP.

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Install [RDP] Remote Desktop GUI on Ubuntu VPS. 

As most of the VPS comes with pre-installed command line image of OS. I.e their is no GUI interface for the VPS , and you are left with command line interface to manage the VPS. 

So, if you are not familier with commands or command line interface you can make your VPS run GUI version of the OS installed. I.e you van make your VPS a remote desktop.

Steps to setup Remote Desktop on Ubuntu based VPS.

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