https://github.com/1999azzar/passwordless_sudo
This guide explains how to safely configure passwordless sudo access for a user on Linux systems.
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This guide explains how to safely configure passwordless sudo access for a user on Linux systems.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/1999azzar/passwordless_sudo
- Owner: 1999AZZAR
- Created: 2024-12-30T07:50:27.000Z (9 months ago)
- Default Branch: master
- Last Pushed: 2024-12-30T07:52:25.000Z (9 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-06-02T13:13:18.711Z (4 months ago)
- Topics: linux, passwordless, sudo
- Language: Shell
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- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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- Readme: Readme.md
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# Configuring Passwordless sudo in Linux - Complete Guide
This guide explains how to configure passwordless `sudo` access for a user on Linux systems, either manually or using our automated script.
## Table of Contents
- [Automated Configuration](#automated-configuration)
- [Manual Configuration](#manual-configuration)
- [Security Considerations](#security-considerations)
- [Troubleshooting](#troubleshooting)
- [Advanced Configuration](#advanced-configuration)
## Automated Configuration
### Using the Setup Script
1. Download the configuration script:
```bash
curl -O https://raw.githubusercontent.com/1999azzar/passwordless_sudo/master/passwordless_sudo.sh
```
2. Make it executable:
```bash
chmod +x passwordless_sudo.sh
```
3. Run the script:
```bash
# Configure for current user
sudo ./passwordless_sudo.sh
# OR configure for specific user
sudo ./passwordless_sudo.sh username
```
### Script Features
- Automatic user detection
- Comprehensive safety checks
- Automatic backup of existing configuration
- Detailed logging
- Configuration testing
- Security settings (session timeout, command logging)
## Manual Configuration
If you prefer to configure passwordless sudo manually, follow these steps:
### Prerequisites
- Root or sudo access on the system
- Username for configuration
- Basic familiarity with terminal commands
### Step 1: Create Custom Sudoers File
```bash
sudo -e /etc/sudoers.d/nopasswd-users
```
Add your configuration:
```bash
# Replace 'username' with your actual username
username ALL=(ALL) NOPASSWD: ALL
```
### Step 2: Set Correct Permissions
```bash
sudo chmod 440 /etc/sudoers.d/nopasswd-users
sudo chown root:root /etc/sudoers.d/nopasswd-users
```
### Step 3: Verify Configuration
```bash
# Check syntax
sudo visudo -c
# Test sudo access
sudo ls /root
```
## Security Considerations
⚠️ **Important Security Notice**
- Passwordless sudo reduces system security
- Only implement on trusted systems
- Consider using command-specific permissions instead of full access
- Regularly audit sudo configurations
- Monitor sudo usage logs
### Recommended Security Settings
1. **Limited Command Access**
```bash
username ALL=(ALL) NOPASSWD: /usr/bin/apt, /sbin/reboot
```
2. **Session Timeout**
```bash
Defaults:username timestamp_timeout=30
```
3. **Command Logging**
```bash
Defaults:username logfile="/var/log/sudo_username.log"
```
## Troubleshooting
### Common Issues
1. **Password Still Required**
- Check file permissions
- Verify syntax
- Look for conflicting rules
2. **Permission Denied**
```bash
sudo chmod 440 /etc/sudoers.d/nopasswd-users
sudo chown root:root /etc/sudoers.d/nopasswd-users
```
3. **Configuration Not Working**
- Check logs: `sudo tail -f /var/log/auth.log`
- List sudo rules: `sudo -l`
- Verify syntax: `sudo visudo -c`
## Advanced Configuration
### Command Aliases
```bash
# In /etc/sudoers.d/nopasswd-users
Cmnd_Alias SYSTEM_COMMANDS = /usr/bin/apt, /sbin/reboot, /usr/bin/systemctl
username ALL=(ALL) NOPASSWD: SYSTEM_COMMANDS
```
### User Groups
```bash
# Allow all developers passwordless access to specific commands
%developers ALL=(ALL) NOPASSWD: SYSTEM_COMMANDS
```
### Logging Configuration
```bash
# Enhanced logging
Defaults:username log_output
Defaults:username logfile="/var/log/sudo_username.log"
Defaults:username log_year
Defaults:username loglinelen=0
```
## Reverting Changes
### Using the Script
```bash
sudo rm /etc/sudoers.d/nopasswd-username
```
### Manual Reversion
1. Remove custom configuration:
```bash
sudo rm /etc/sudoers.d/nopasswd-users
```
2. Or comment out specific lines:
```bash
sudo -e /etc/sudoers.d/nopasswd-users
# Comment out the NOPASSWD line:
# username ALL=(ALL) NOPASSWD: ALL
```
## Best Practices
1. Use separate files in `/etc/sudoers.d/` instead of editing main sudoers file
2. Implement specific command allowances rather than full access
3. Regular security audits
4. Maintain configuration backups
5. Document all changes
6. Monitor sudo usage logs
## Support
For additional help:
- System logs: `sudo tail -f /var/log/auth.log`
- Sudo manual: `man sudo`
- Sudoers manual: `man sudoers`
- Distribution documentation
## Contributing
Feel free to submit issues and enhancement requests!
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**Note**: This guide and associated script are provided as-is. Always test in a safe environment first.