How to Add Users from CMD
Adding users from the Command Prompt (CMD) in Windows involves using the "net user" command. To add a new user, follow these steps:
1. *Open Command Prompt:*
Press `Win + R` to open the Run dialog.
Type `cmd` and press Enter.
2. *Run CMD as Administrator:*
To ensure proper permissions, right-click on the Command Prompt icon and select "Run as administrator."
3. *Add a New User:*
To add a new user, use the following command:
```
net user username password /add
```
Replace "username" with the desired username for the new user and "password" with the desired password.
For example:
```
net user JohnDoe P@ssw0rd /add
```
4. *Set Password Policies (Optional):*
You might want to set password policies for the new user. For instance, to force the user to change their password at the next login, use the following command:
```
net user username /logonpasswordchg:yes
```
5. *Add to Groups (Optional):*
You can add the new user to specific groups using the `net localgroup` command. For example, to add the user to the "Administrators" group:
```
net localgroup Administrators username /add
```
6. *Verify User Addition:*
To confirm that the user has been added, you can use the following command:
```
net user
```
This will display a list of all users on the system.
Remember to replace "username" and "password" with your preferred values. Additionally, exercise caution when adding or modifying user accounts, and ensure that you have the necessary permissions to perform these actions.