I am using the newusers command to add multiple users to a linux machine. Only problem is when it creates the user it doesnt create a home directory or any of the folders i want it to, but it does create the accounts. Can anyone tell me what code i need so that is creates folders where i want them to, here is the code i got so far:
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#!/bin/sh

for i in `cat /home/student/public_html/WebD...
do

newusers /home/student/public_html/WebD...

done
cp /home/student/public_html/WebD... /home/student/public_html/WebD... -f
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I want the new users to have the same pathway:
/home/newuser/public_html/

but there username would be in the newuser part. can anyone help me please!

Check out this link and read the part about /etc/skel directory.

I already have a the publi_html folder created in the skel directory but it still wont add the directories when the users are being added to the system, they have accounts but no folders or directories

let me explain more i a have a text file containing (example):

jimBob:vyxwoczw:::jimmy@hotmail.com:home/jimBob

this is one entry that newusers will add, but i cant get the newusers to run successfully now and it wont add anyone to the system

use the useradd command, and the -m option. Read the useradd manual page first. Also, please use [code] tags when posting code excepts.

I cant use ADDUSER because I have to use NEWUSERS, I am doing a project that requires me to use NEWUSERS

Why the constraint?

You might want to edit your text file.

It should be:
Notice the added "/" without it you would be using a relative path rather than a absolute path. Let me know if that makes a difference?

Regards,
Fordeck