How to restrict non root users from using poweroff, reboot, suspend and hibernate in GUI?

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Issue

  • How to restrict non-root users from using the poweroff, reboot, suspend and hibernate options in the Graphical User Interface(GUI)?
  • How to disable power off menu entry in GNOME3 for users other than root?
  • How to disable the power off button on the GDM login screen?

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9

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