How to add a New User Account in Mac OS X

Description: This technical article will show how to add a new user account in Mac OS X.

  1. Open System Preferences from the dock.
    preferences icon
  2. Click on Users and Groups.
    system preferences, users and groups
  3. Click the Lock from bottom left of window to make changes then click the Plus to add new user. Note: Enter password when prompted.
    users and groups, login options
    authentication
  4. Select account type from New Account, type name and password and click Create User. (We will use Test as an example.)
    user account options
  5. The new account will now show under other users and ready to use.
    new user account

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