Create new user in a domain

Here are the steps to create a new user in a domain:

Method 1: Using Active Directory Users and Computers

  1. Open the Active Directory Users and Computers console:
    • On Windows 10/8/7, search for "Active Directory Users and Computers" in the Start menu and open it.
    • On Windows Server, you can find it in the Start menu or by searching for "Active Directory Users and Computers".
  2. In the console, navigate to the domain you want to create the user in.
  3. Right-click on the domain and select "New" > "User".
  4. In the "New Object - User" window, enter the following information:
    • First name: Enter the user's first name.
    • Last name: Enter the user's last name.
    • User logon name: Enter the user's username (e.g., jsmith).
    • Full name: Enter the user's full name (e.g., John Smith).
    • Password: Enter a strong password for the user.
    • Confirm password: Re-enter the password to confirm.
  5. Click "Next" and then "Finish" to create the user.

Method 2: Using PowerShell

  1. Open PowerShell as an administrator:
    • Right-click on the Start button and select "Windows PowerShell (Admin)".
  2. Run the following command to create a new user:
    New-ADUser -Name "John Smith" -UserPrincipalName "[email protected]" -AccountPassword (ConvertTo-SecureString -String "P@ssw0rd" -AsPlainText -Force) -Enabled $true

    Replace "John Smith" with the user's full name, "[email protected]" with the user's email address, and "P@ssw0rd" with a strong password.

Method 3: Using the Command Prompt

  1. Open the Command Prompt as an administrator:
    • Right-click on the Start button and select "Command Prompt (Admin)".
  2. Run the following command to create a new user:
    net user jsmith * P@ssw0rd /add

    Replace "jsmith" with the user's username and "P@ssw0rd" with a strong password.

Note: The above methods create a new user in the domain, but you may need to configure additional settings, such as group membership, permissions, and email settings, depending on your organization's requirements.