How to Add an Extra Windows User on a Windows Server
Introduction
This guide will walk you through the process of adding an additional user to your Windows Server. This user can be used for various purposes such as remote desktop access.
Step 1: Accessing User Management
- Press
Windows Key + R
to open the Run dialog box. - Type
lusrmgr.msc
and press Enter. This will open the Local Users and Groups window.
Step 2: Creating the User
- In the Local Users and Groups window, navigate to
Users
. - Right-click anywhere in the empty space and select
New User
. - Enter the desired username and password. Optionally, you can also provide a full name and description.
- **Uncheck **the box labeled
User must change password at next logon
to prevent theYou must change your password before logging on the first time
error. - It's recommended to check the box labeled
Password never expires
for most users. - Click
Create
to finish creating the user.
Step 3: Configuring Remote Desktop Access
- Open
Settings
from the Start menu. - Go to
System
and then selectRemote Desktop
. - Scroll down to the section titled
User accounts
and click onSelect users that can remotely access this PC
.
Step 4: Adding Users for Remote Desktop
- Click
Add
to add users who are allowed to connect via Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). - In the
Enter the object names to select
field, type the username you want to add. - Click
Check Names
. Once the username is validated, it will be displayed.
- Click
OK
to confirm the selection.
- Click
OK
again to close the Remote Desktop Users window.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have successfully added an extra Windows user to your Windows Server and configured remote desktop access for them.
Updated on: 12/04/2024
Thank you!