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# 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
1. Press `Windows Key + R` to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type `lusrmgr.msc` and press Enter. This will open the Local Users and Groups window.

## Step 2: Creating the User
1. In the Local Users and Groups window, navigate to `Users`.
2. Right-click anywhere in the empty space and select `New User`.
3. Enter the desired username and password. Optionally, you can also provide a full name and description.
4. **Uncheck **the box labeled `User must change password at next logon` to prevent the `You must change your password before logging on the first time` error.
5. It's recommended to check the box labeled `Password never expires` for most users.
6. Click `Create` to finish creating the user.

## Step 3: Configuring Remote Desktop Access
1. Open `Settings` from the Start menu.
2. Go to `System` and then select `Remote Desktop`.
3. Scroll down to the section titled `User accounts` and click on `Select users that can remotely access this PC`.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/ad38b4a7e4ed0000/image_51fyjv.png)

## Step 4: Adding Users for Remote Desktop
1. Click `Add` to add users who are allowed to connect via Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP).
2. In the `Enter the object names to select` field, type the username you want to add.
3. Click `Check Names`. Once the username is validated, it will be displayed.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/ad38b4a7e4ed0000/image_1iybwed.png)
4. Click `OK` to confirm the selection.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/ad38b4a7e4ed0000/image_gl0fbf.png)
5. 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.