New EdgeUser after installing Edge runtime on Ubuntu

Question

After installing Edge Runtime on Ubuntu device a new user shows up at the login screen named Edge User

Is this normal behavior? Can the appearance of new user be avoided at Ubuntu login screen

Answer 1

Hello @Omar Navarro ,

yes, this new Linux account is normal behavior.

To secure Azure IoT Edge as good as possible, Microsoft also makes use of a specific user account, named iotedge:

I'm not sure if user accounts can be removed from the login screen user selection.

Azure IoT Edge devices are typically making use of Linux WITHOUT the graphical user interface. By proving just bash shell access, the device has a smaller installation footprint and needs fewer security updates so it is better maintainable over time. Most of these edge devices even come with a screen. Production devices are typically accessible by eg. SSH over a VPN.

I recommend using the graphical interface only for development/test devices so you can have more/other (visual) tools to control and test the device.

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