Installed Debian Without a User login

joshjosh100 · 06-23-2015, 01:34 PM

This is the second time i installed Debian and I have seemed to installed Debian 8 without a user login
when i boot up debian it does the usual stuff then it loads the login screen, but only has the "not listed" text and doesnt have a icon for a user login.

Keith Hedger · 06-23-2015, 01:37 PM

boot from a 'live' CD mount your debian system chroot into it and add a user, OR as you have obviously jsut installed the system and forgot a bit probably simpler to just reinstall and this time make sure you add your normal user OR switch to a virtual terminal log in as root adn add a normal user, you pays your money and takes your pick!

Head_on_a_Stick · 06-23-2015, 02:38 PM

Switch to a TTY with <Ctrl>+<Alt>+F2, log in as root and run this command:

Code:

adduser <user name>

Replace "<user name>" with the user name you wish to use and follow the prompts.