How Do I Add or Remove a User Account?

  1. Overview
  2. Account and User Access
  3. How Do I Add or Remove a User Account?

For Windows Users

  1. Open Account Settings:

    • Go to Settings > Accounts > Family & Other Users.
  2. Add a New User:

    • Click Add Someone Else to This PC.
    • Enter the new user’s Microsoft account or create a local account by clicking I don’t have this person’s sign-in information.
  3. Set Permissions:

    • Choose whether the new account will be Administrator or Standard User.
  4. Remove a User:

    • Select the user account under Other Users and click Remove.
    • Confirm the deletion (files associated with the account may also be deleted).

For Mac Users

  1. Open User Settings:

    • Go to System Settings > Users & Groups.
  2. Add a User:

    • Click the + button at the bottom-left corner.
    • Enter the new user’s name, account type (Standard or Administrator), and password.
  3. Save the New User:

    • Click Create User to add the account.
  4. Remove a User:

    • Select the account you want to remove and click the button.
    • Confirm whether to save or delete the user’s home folder.

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