Users & Permissions
This guide shows how to create local user accounts on Windows Server and grant them Remote Desktop (RDP) access via groups. For security reasons, use separate accounts for different tasks instead of sharing the Administrator account.
This guide refers to the management of Local Users and Groups. For servers acting as Active Directory Domain Controllers, management is handled via "Active Directory Users and Computers" instead.
Open User Management
The fastest way to open the management console is via the "Run" dialog (Shortcut: Win + R).
Create a New User
Click on Users in the left pane. Right-click in the middle window and select "New User...".
Assign RDP Permissions
For the user to be able to connect via Remote Desktop, they must be a member of the appropriate group:
Remote Desktop Users (if you chose German as the system language during installation: Remotedesktopbenutzer) and confirm everything with OK.Common Default Groups
Microsoft Documentation
Learn more about local account management on the official Microsoft Learn portal.