=== Create a new user

To run and manage a Lisk Core node in the future, please create a separate `lisk` user as described below:

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The `lisk` user itself *does not need* any `sudo` rights to run the Lisk Core.
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sudo adduser lisk
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The above command will create a new user.
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It is not necessarily required to set up a `lisk` user, especially when you are running a local instance for development purposes.

However, if it is required then it is recommended to https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/mac-help/mtusr001/mac[create the user using the MacOS GUI^].
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