Creating new user accounts and managing their group memberships are essential tasks for Active Directory (AD) administrators. In this guide, we’ll cover several methods for adding new users to Active Directory and assigning group memberships to streamline access and permissions within your domain. We’ll explore:
Using the Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC) GUI: Great for visual learners and single user creation.
Command-line tools (dsadd and net): Convenient for quick user creation or when a GUI isn’t available.
Methods
1. Using Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC)
Prerequisites: Account with permissions to create users and modify groups, access to a domain controller or a machine with RSAT (Remote Server Administration Tools).
Steps:
Open ADUC: Press Win + R, type dsa.msc, and press Enter.
Locate the OU: Navigate to the Organizational Unit (OU) where you want to create the user.
Create New User: Right-click the OU, select New > User.
User Details: Provide first name, last name, full name (auto-generated), user logon name (e.g., jdoe@example.com), and other relevant details. Click “Next”.
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