Creating a New Local User Account
- Last UpdatedJul 14, 2022
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You can use the Change Network Account utility to create a new user account for System Platform communication. If you click Cancel before saving your new user account, your current user account remains in effect.
The Change Network Account utility reboots the computer after creating a new user account. You should close all open applications on the computer before creating a new user account.
To create a local user account on your computer
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Select the Create Local Account check box. The Domain/Local Machine Name box becomes unavailable.
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In the User Name and Password boxes, type the new user name and password.
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In the Confirm Password box, retype the same password.
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Click OK to create the new local user account.
A confirmation dialog box appears and you are prompted to restart your computer. This is a requirement. Close all open applications, if necessary.
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Click OK to reboot the computer.