Show There are times where creating multiple user accounts on a Mac can come in really handy. Maybe employees taking shifts in a company have to use the same computer, or you and your siblings share one computer. Whatever the reason is, creating multiple user accounts helps each person customize their account to their own taste or preference. Here, we’ll take you through how to create other user accounts on your MacBook. In case you didn’t know, you can also set up a guest account too. Please read through. Advertisement - Continue reading below READ MORE: 7 MacBook Tips and Tricks You Should Know. Follow the steps below to turn your Mac into a multi-user machine by creating multiple user accounts for other folks.
And that’s it. You can do that for other users you want to have access to that particular MacBook. Type of User Permissions on a MacWhile creating an account for another user on your MacBook, there are 3 types of users you can assign the person. These types also dictate how much access that particular account will have while using the computer. Take a look at them below:
It is advisable to not set up automatic login for administrators. This means anyone can open up your Mac, log in and have total access to your files and settings too. Let us know how setting up multiple user accounts on your Mac goes. If you’re stuck at any stage, please use the comment section and we’re happy to help you out. Advertisement - Continue reading below How do I set up a second user on my Macbook?Create a new user or group. Click the New Account pop-up menu (you may be asked to enter your password), then choose a type of account. Administrator: An administrator can add and manage other users, install apps, and change settings. The new user you create when you first set up your Mac is an administrator.
Can you have two user profiles on Mac?Everyone who uses a Mac has a user account. If you're the only person using your Mac, then there will only be one account. But if you share your Mac with other users — your family or coworkers, for example — your Mac will contain multiple user accounts.
How do I add another user to my Mac without login?Create new admin account in single user mode when cannot sign in Mac. Step 1: Start Mac in single user mode. ... . Step 2: Mount the startup drive. ... . Step 3: Remove the file to force OS X to boot like the first time. ... . Step 4: Create new admin account in setup process. ... . Related Articles:. |