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

  1. Click the Apple menu and select "System Preferences."
  2. Click "Users & Groups."
  3. Click the "Lock" icon and enter your administrator password to unlock the preferences.
  4. Click the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window.
  5. 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.
  6. Click "Create" to create the new user account.

Method 2: Create a new user account from the login window

  1. Restart your Mac and hold down the "Shift" key while it boots up.
  2. Release the "Shift" key when you see the login window.
  3. Click "Other" at the bottom of the login window.
  4. 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.
  5. Click "Create" to create the new user account.

Method 3: Create a new user account using the command line

  1. Open the Terminal app on your Mac.
  2. Type the following command and press Enter:
    sudo /usr/sbin/useradd -g staff -G admin newuser

    Replace "newuser" with the desired username.

  3. Enter your administrator password when prompted.
  4. 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:

Remember to always use strong passwords and keep your user accounts secure by following best practices for password management.