Managing users in Windows Server is a fundamental task for administrators. While most tasks can be performed through the graphical interface, using the Command Prompt (CMD) provides a faster and more efficient way to manage users, especially in environments where automation is key.

In this blog, we’ll guide you through the process of creating a user account in Windows Server using CMD.

Steps to Create a User Account in CMD

1. Open Command Prompt with Administrator Privileges
   • Press Win + R, type cmd, and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter to open CMD as an administrator.
2. Use the net user Command
   • The net user command is used to manage user accounts in Windows. The syntax to create a new user is as follows:

     net user <username> <password> /add

      

3. Example Command
   • To create a user named JohnDoe with the password P@ssw0rd123, use the command:

     net user JohnDoe P@ssw0rd123 /add

     

4. Verify the User Account
   • After creating the user, you can verify its existence by running:

     net user

     

   • This will list all user accounts on the server.
5. Additional Options (Optional)
   • To assign the user to a specific group, use the net localgroup command. For example, to add JohnDoe to the Administrators group:

     net localgroup Administrators JohnDoe /add

     

6. Password Settings
   • To set options such as forcing the user to change their password at the next logon, use:

     net user JohnDoe /logonpasswordchg:yes

     

7. Delete a User (Optional)
   • To remove a user account, use:

     net user <username> /delete

     

Best Practices

• Always use strong passwords to enhance security.
• Regularly audit user accounts to ensure compliance with organizational policies.
• Restrict unnecessary administrative privileges.