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title: "Sudo rules are not being applied"
slug: "epm-linux-troubleshooting-sudo-rules-not-being-applied"
updated: 2026-11-03T14:48:14Z
published: 2026-11-03T14:48:14Z
canonical: "docs.senhasegura.io/epm-linux-troubleshooting-sudo-rules-not-being-applied"
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# Sudo rules are not being applied

This document provides information on how to fix your sudo rules if they are not being applied.

## Scenario

Your [sudo rules configured](/v4-2/docs/how-to-manage-sudo-rules-in-epm-linux) in **EPM Linux** are not being applied.

## Cause

There are two possible causes for this problem:

1. The user added to the sudo rule is not in the `gonix` group.
2. The rules are not being applied in the `sudoers` configuration file due to incorrect syntax.

## Solutions

To remedy this problem, there are two alternatives depending on the cause.

### Solution 1:

If the user that is trying to use the sudo rules are not in the `gonix` group, see the **Requirements** section in [How to Manage Sudo Rules in EPM Linux](/v4-2/docs/how-to-manage-sudo-rules-in-epm-linux) and add the user to the group.

### Solution 2:

To verify if the rules are being applied in the `sudoers` configuration file, see the following steps:

1. In the command line, run the following command with a privileged user: `cat /etc/sudoers.d/senhasegura`.
2. With the file opened, try to save it.
  1. If your rule syntax is incorrect, a message will be displayed informing you that you have an incorrect syntax at a specific line.
    1. To fix the syntax, follow the [How to Manage Sudo Rules in EPM Linux](/v4-2/docs/how-to-manage-sudo-rules-in-epm-linux) guide.
  2. If your rule syntax is correct, you will be able to save the file successfully.

## Conclusion

After following these steps, all the sudo rules must be applied correctly. If the issue persists, contact the **Segura™ Platform** technical support for further assistance.