Can't log into console with a regular user(solved)

ender203 · 2014-09-06 17:55:29

I've already set the password using passwd. I've also change the password to something simple like "1234", and it still says wrong password. I've deleted the user, and home folder. Added the user again with a simple password and no go. I've rebooted and still no. Root logs in just fine. I've also su-ed into the new user and used the passwd. When asking the for the old password it accepts the simple old password and then accepts the new simple password. I logout twice, user -> root->login screen, and I still get the wrong password message.

Last edited by ender203 (2014-09-10 00:54:27)

rebootl · 2014-09-06 20:14:10

In order to possibly help we need more and more precise information.
How exactly did you create your user ?
What's in the journal after you try logging in and what does systemd-logind says ('systemctl status systemd-logind')?
Do you have other errors or failed units ?

Thanks

ender203 · 2014-09-09 01:50:15

I used # useradd -m -s /usr/bin/bash ender Then # passwd ender I'll see about the systemctl thing. I don't have access to that computer at the moment.

jasonwryan · 2014-09-09 02:18:59

You need to add your user with /bin/bash (/usr/bin/bash isn't in /etc/shells)...

ender203 · 2014-09-10 00:52:49

Yup, that worked. Can't believe that is what messed me up. Thanks you two.

Last edited by ender203 (2014-09-10 00:55:41)

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#1 2014-09-06 17:55:29

Can't log into console with a regular user(solved)

#2 2014-09-06 20:14:10

Re: Can't log into console with a regular user(solved)

#3 2014-09-09 01:50:15

Re: Can't log into console with a regular user(solved)

#4 2014-09-09 02:18:59

Re: Can't log into console with a regular user(solved)

#5 2014-09-10 00:52:49

Re: Can't log into console with a regular user(solved)

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