Once the running target is changed from graphical to multi-user and back to graphical, a user can no longer log in in via GDM

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • A user account is created during a system installation with “Sever with GUI” software selection.
  • The current target is changed from graphical to multi-user and back to graphical.
  • The user created during the installation cannot log in via GDM, anymore.
  • Other users can log in normally.

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 8.0 to 8.4
  • GNOME Display Manager (gdm)

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