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# groupmod

> Modify existing user groups in the system.
> See also: `groups`, `groupadd`, `groupdel`.
> More information: <https://manned.org/groupmod>.

- Change the group name:

`sudo groupmod {{[-n|--new-name]}} {{new_group}} {{group_name}}`

- Change the group ID:

`sudo groupmod {{[-g|--gid]}} {{new_id}} {{group_name}}`
