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Creating Mac OS X Server User Accounts

You need administrator privileges for a directory domain to create a new user account in it.

1. In Workgroup Manager, click Accounts.
2. Ensure that the directory services of the Mac OS X Server you're using has been configured to access the domain of interest.

   See the Open Directory administration guide for instructions.

3. Click the small globe above the accounts list, then choose the domain in which you want the user's account to reside.

   For example, Local, /NetInfo/root/<host name>, and /NetInfo/DefaultLocalNode all refer to the local directory domain. /NetInfo/root refers to a shared NetInfo domain if the server is set up to access one; otherwise, /NetInfo/root is the local domain.

4. To authenticate, click the lock.
5. Choose Server > New User or click New User in the toolbar.
6. Specify settings for the user in the tabs provided.

You can also use a preset or an import file to create a new user.

Note: Workgroup Manager can't be used to create users, groups, or computers in a standard Active Directory domain. The Active Directory schema must be extended to allow creating users, groups, or computers.