Example – managing users through the CLI

In this example, we will explore the commands that allow us to manage users through the CLI. Follow these steps:

1. Let’s create a user using the php joomla.php user:add command:

Figure 11.5 – CLI | Creating a new user

2. As shown in Figure 11.5, the system becomes interactive and requests us to input a username. In this case, we will type testuser as the username and press Enter.
3. The system will then ask for the full name of the user. Type Test User and press Enter.
4. The system will request the user’s email address. Insert their email address and press Enter.
5. Next, we’ll be asked for the password of the user. Type their password and press Enter.
6. The system will then request us to choose a User Group, as shown in Figure 11.6:

Figure 11.6 – CLI | New user creation

7. In our example, we are creating a registered...