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Jun 15, 2023

Creating a New User Account




Overview 
 

This article explains how to create a new user account in Windows.

Topics included in this article

 
  • Workgroup Server
  • Domain Controlled Server

 

 

Workgroup Server

 

1. If you have a workgroup server, then open Administrative Tools > Computer Management.  

2. On the left pane expand ‘Local Users and Groups' and select the ‘Users’ folder.  

3. Next, click the Action menu on the top toolbar and click ‘New User.’ 

4. Configure the new Windows user account with the desired username and password.

 

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Domain Controlled Server

 

1. If you have a domain controller, then open Administrative Tools > Active Directory Users and Computers.  

2. Click the Action menu on the top toolbar then click New > User.  

3. Next set the username and password and finish.

 

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