create user needs sudo

2026-03-19 15:42:41 +00:00
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@@ -24,6 +24,7 @@ The program:
 - Prompts to add, edit, or delete a share.
 - Checks `valid users` entries against local accounts.
 - Offers to create missing local accounts with `useradd -M -s /usr/sbin/nologin <user>`.
+- If user creation fails because admin rights are needed, explains the issue and offers to retry with `sudo`.
 - Writes a timestamped backup before saving changes.

 If you create a local account for a Samba-authenticated share, you may still need to add the Samba password separately: