¶ How to Create and Add New Users to Active Directory
¶ Prerequisites
Before creating a new Active Directory user, ensure you have:
- Access to the domain controller or a management workstation with the RSAT tools installed.
- Proper administrative privileges to create new users.
- Your company’s naming convention and password policy.
- Knowledge of which Organizational Unit (OU) or security groups the user should belong to.
¶ Steps to Create a New User
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In Server Manager, click Tools in the top-right corner to view the drop-down menu.
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From the drop-down, select Active Directory Users and Computers.
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In the ADUC console, right-click the domain (or the desired Organizational Unit), select New, and then click User.
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The New Object – User window will appear.
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Fill in the required information, following your company’s naming convention for new users. Click Next.
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You will be prompted to set a password for the user.
- Best practice: follow company password standards.
- Ensure User must change password at next logon is checked.
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Review the user details and click Finish.
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After creation, verify that the user has been placed in the correct Organizational Unit (OU) and assigned to the appropriate security groups.
✅ That’s it — the new user account is now ready for use within Active Directory.