How to configure a systemd service to run as a specific user or group

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • How to configure an existing systemd service to run as a specific user or group.
  • How to run services under a non-standard user.
  • How to change the user or group of a systemd service unit file.

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8

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