Create new user mac terminal recovery

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Creating a new user account in Mac Terminal Recovery Mode

If you're unable to access your Mac due to a login issue or other problem, you can try creating a new user account in Recovery Mode. Here's how:

Step 1: Restart your Mac

Restart your Mac and immediately hold down the Command (⌘) + R keys. This will boot your Mac into Recovery Mode.

Step 2: Open the Terminal

In the Recovery Mode menu, select "Utilities" and then "Terminal".

Step 3: Create a new user account

In the Terminal window, type the following command and press Enter:

dscl. create /Users/newuser

Replace "newuser" with the name you want to give your new user account.

Step 4: Set a password for the new user account

Type the following command and press Enter:

dscl. passwd /Users/newuser

You will be prompted to enter a password for the new user account. Enter a strong password and confirm it.

Step 5: Exit the Terminal and restart your Mac

Exit the Terminal by typing exit and pressing Enter. Then, restart your Mac by selecting "Restart" from the Recovery Mode menu.

Step 6: Log in with the new user account

After restarting your Mac, you should see the login screen with the new user account you created. Log in with the new user account and password you set.

Tips and Variations

• If you want to create a new user account with administrator privileges, add the -admin flag to the dscl command: dscl. create /Users/newuser -admin
• If you want to create a new user account without a home directory, add the -nopwd flag to the dscl command: dscl. create /Users/newuser -nopwd
• If you're unable to create a new user account using the dscl command, you can try using the useradd command instead: useradd -m newuser

Remember to always use strong passwords and follow best practices for securing your Mac and user accounts.