Creating a new user in active directory users and computers SERVER 2012 R2

If you have been following my previous posts i have shown you how to install AD DS, DHCP Server, DNS server and much more.

If you have installed and configured you active directory server you can now add users! how exciting.

Here is how we do it!

Head over to your SERVER MANAGER and navigate to ACTIVE DIRECTORY USERS AND COMPUTERS.

Once the AD UC window has popped up double click on your domain name to activate the drop down, here you will want to click on the USERS TAB in order to display all the current users.

Right click on the open space and select NEW then navigate to USER

You will then be prompted to enter your user information, here i suggest planning how your users will be logging on, for example i like to use first initial and last name as their username, and click NEXT.

Soon as you have finished setting up your user information, you can configure you PASSWORD and PASSWORD PREFERENCES.

The selections explain themselves. You can select whatever option you would like, there is also the option to disable the account, the reason you would like to do this is for example there may be a temp worker starting soon, or you may have a temp locked down account that you use for training, or other purposes.

Enjoy!