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# Linux groupmod Command [ Linux Command Manual](#) The Linux groupmod command is used to change a group's identification number or name. When you need to change a group's identification number or name, you can use the groupmod command to accomplish this task. ### Syntax groupmod **Parameters**: * -g Sets the group ID to be used. * -o Allows reuse of a group ID. * -n Sets the new group name to be used. ### Example Change the group name [root@example.com ~]# groupadd linuxso [root@example.com ~]# tail -1 /etc/group linuxso:x:500: [root@example.com ~]# tail -1 /etc/group linuxso:x:500: [root@example.com ~]# groupmod -n linux linuxso [root@example.com ~]# tail -1 /etc/group linux:x:500: [ Linux Command Manual](#)