Linux userdel command

What is the userdel Command?

To remove a user from your system, type this command, and the user will be deleted after execution.

Syntax:

userdel [options] username

Options:

1. -r → This option deletes the user and also removes their home directory along with all files inside it.
   Example:

   userdel -r username

2. -f → This option forcefully deletes the user, even if they are logged in or have running processes.
   Example:

   userdel -f username

3. -Z → If SELinux is enabled, this option deletes any SELinux user mapping connected to that user.
   Example:

   userdel -Z username

Example: Delete a user

Command:

userdel prabha

Output:

No message appears in the terminal.