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Windows Server 2012 - Add User

 

There’re so many methods to add users on Windows Server 2012. This page collects 5 great methods about how to add users in Windows Server 2012. Among them, some require DOS command, some don’t; Some need administrative privilege, some do not. You should choose the one that most works for you.

Quick access:

Method 1: Add user by Windows 2012 PowerShell
Method 2: Control panel method
Method 3: Local users and groups method
Method 4: Use command prompt
Method 5: Add users to Windows Server 2012 offline

 

Method 1: Add user by Windows 2012 PowerShell

ps user command

 

Method 2:  Control Panel Method

Press Windows+W keyboard shortcut -> choose create an account -> on the bottom, click the add a user account link -> Input a new user name, a password and its password hint -> click Finish. That’s all.

add a user

 

Method 3: Local users and groups method

new user

 

Method 4: Via Command Prompt

Press Windows +X Keyboard shortcut to show Win+X menu. -> Open the command prompt (admin) -> enter "net user <NewUser> <Password>" Examples: "net user jack 1to3for@daossoft", "net user "Charles Brown" 1to3for@daossoft". It is so simple. Just try it by yourself!

Note: 1) Passwords should meet the passowrd security policy of Windows Server 2012.

2) User names with spaces need quotes, such as "Charlie Brown" Learn more details about net user command

 

Method 5: Third-party programs to add users to Windows Server 2012 offline

All those methods mentioned above require administrative privilege. If you can’t login to Windows Server 2012 as administrator, I’m sorry to tell you that you won’t be able to add a user account with them unless you use a program like Windows Password Rescuer Advanced, which allows you to add users to Windows Server 2012 without logging in.

Here’s How:

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Windows Password Rescuer download link