Commnd promt to crate a new admin accct
Here are the common commands to create a new admin account on various operating systems:
Windows:
- Open the Command Prompt as an administrator:
- Right-click on the Start button and select "Command Prompt (Admin)".
- Alternatively, type
cmd
in the Run dialog box (Windows key + R) and press Enter.
- Use the following command to create a new admin account:
net user <username> /add /active:yes
Replace
<username>
with the desired username for the new admin account.
Linux (Ubuntu/Debian-based systems):
- Open a terminal window.
- Use the following command to create a new admin account:
sudo useradd -m -s /bin/bash <username>
Replace
<username>
with the desired username for the new admin account.
Linux (Red Hat/CentOS-based systems):
- Open a terminal window.
- Use the following command to create a new admin account:
sudo useradd -m -s /bin/bash <username>
Replace
<username>
with the desired username for the new admin account.
macOS (using Terminal):
- Open Terminal.
- Use the following command to create a new admin account:
dscl. -create /Users/<username>
Replace
<username>
with the desired username for the new admin account.
macOS (using System Preferences):
- Go to System Preferences > Users & Groups.
- Click the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window.
- Fill in the required information, including the username and password for the new admin account.
- Click "Create" to create the new admin account.
Note: The above commands assume that you have the necessary permissions to create a new admin account. If you're not sure, you may want to consult with a system administrator or the documentation for your specific operating system.