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To create a new user account on a UNIX system, follow these steps:

  1. Log in to the system with administrative privileges.
  2. Open a terminal or command prompt.
  3. Type the following command and press Enter:

    sudo adduser username

    Replace username with the desired username for the new user account.

  4. The system will prompt you to set a password for the new user account. Follow the instructions on the screen to set a password.
  5. The system will then prompt you to enter some basic information about the new user, such as their full name and contact information. Fill in this information as desired.
  6. Once you have finished entering the user's information, press Enter to complete the process.
rnThe new user account will be created with the default settings for your system. Depending on your system's configuration, you may need to grant additional permissions or configure the user's settings further to allow them to access certain resources or perform certain tasks.