Create new user mac
Here's a step-by-step guide to create a new user account on a Mac:
Method 1: Create a new user account from the Users & Groups preferences
- Click the Apple menu and select "System Preferences."
- Click "Users & Groups."
- Click the "Lock" icon and enter your administrator password to unlock the preferences.
- Click the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window.
- Enter the following information:
- Name: Enter the name of the new user.
- Account name: Enter a unique account name (e.g., "newuser").
- Password: Enter a password for the new user.
- Verify: Enter the password again to verify.
- Click "Create" to create the new user account.
Method 2: Create a new user account from the login window
- Restart your Mac and hold down the "Shift" key while it boots up.
- Release the "Shift" key when you see the login window.
- Click "Other" at the bottom of the login window.
- Enter the following information:
- Name: Enter the name of the new user.
- Account name: Enter a unique account name (e.g., "newuser").
- Password: Enter a password for the new user.
- Verify: Enter the password again to verify.
- Click "Create" to create the new user account.
Method 3: Create a new user account using the command line
- Open the Terminal app on your Mac.
- Type the following command and press Enter:
sudo /usr/sbin/useradd -g staff -G admin newuser
Replace "newuser" with the desired username.
- Enter your administrator password when prompted.
- Type the following command and press Enter to set the password for the new user:
sudo passwd newuser
Enter a password for the new user and verify it.
What's next?
After creating a new user account, you can:
- Log in to the new account to start using it.
- Set up the new account by configuring settings, installing apps, and adding files and folders.
- Grant the new user account administrator privileges if needed.
Remember to always use strong passwords and keep your user accounts secure by following best practices for password management.