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Official Documentation » Ubuntu 11.10 » Help Ubuntu Desktop Guide » Settings »

User accounts

Each person that uses the computer should have a different user account. This allows them to keep their files separate from yours and to choose their own settings. It's also more secure. You can only access a different user account if you know the password.

Manage user accounts

Add a new user account — Add new users so that other people can log in to the computer.Change your login screen photo — Add a bit of your personality to your login and user screens. Delete a user account — Remove users that no longer use your computer.Launch a restricted guest session — Let a friend or colleague borrow your computer in a secure manner.

Passwords

Change your password — Keep your account secure by changing your password often in your account settings.Choose a secure password — Use longer, more complicated passwords. I forgot my password! — Advanced techniques for resetting your password

User privileges

Change who has administrative privileges — You can change which users are allowed to make changes to the system by giving them administrative privileges.How do administrative privileges work? — You need admin privileges to change important parts of your system. Problems caused by administrative restrictions — You can only do some things, like installing applications, if you have admin privileges.

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