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How To Add An User To Windows Server [2008, 2012 & 2016]
The process is similar, regardless of the Windows Server version
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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If you want to know how to add auserto your Windowsservermachine, you don’t need to search for the answer anymore. You will find it on this page.
It is very important that you understand that everyuserthat uses your Windowsserverneeds to have auseraccount. You will need to create a new domainuseraccount.
In this how-to guide, we will explore this subject entirely, and we will offer you step by step instructions to achieve this easily.
All you need to do is to carefully follow the steps in the order they were written. This will ensure that you will not change any settings that may affect the way your machine operates.
How can I add an user to Windows Server?
Note:You will need to be logged in to anaccountwith administrator privileges to be able to create newuserson any version of Windows Server.
Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2012 and 2016
Note:Even though the specific steps for these two versions of Windows Server (2012 and 2016) will vary, the general idea is the same.
In today’s how-to guide we explored the best method to add newusersto a Windows Server.
Please make sure to follow the steps presented in this list carefully in order to avoid causing any issue on your WindowsServer.
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Vladimir Popescu
Being an artist his entire life while also playing handball at a professional level, Vladimir has also developed a passion for all things computer-related.
With an innate fascination for research and analysis, and realizing many other people share his passion for this subject, he delved into writing Windows-related articles, so other people can also benefit from the acquired information.
When not writing kick-ass articles, Vladimir likes to spend his time doing Crossfit and creating art.
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