Managing Users and Permissions in Windows
For security and administrative purposes, it's a best practice to create separate user accounts for different individuals or services instead of using the default Administrator account for all tasks. This guide explains how to create new users and manage their permissions.
The primary tool for this on a standalone server is the Local Users and Groups manager. These instructions apply to standard Windows Server editions. The process may differ if your server is configured as a Domain Controller.
Step-by-Step Guide
The quickest way to open the management console is via the "Run" dialog.
- Press
Win + Rto open the "Run" box. - Type the following command and press Enter:
Open Local Users and Groups
lusrmgr.msc