How to create a new user on your Mac computer, so multiple users can have their own profiles and privacy

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  • You can create a new user on your Mac computer to help you avoid issues related to having more than one person on the same profile, like logging in and out of sites and apps.

  • Once you create a new user profile, you'll have the option to switch between users via the login screen.

  • Here's how to create a new user profile on your Mac.

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If you have more than one person using your Mac, creating separate user profiles can be a good way to ensure that everyone gets to have a private and secure user experience.

For those who are interested, here's how to set up a new user profile on a Mac.

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How to create a new user on your Mac

Since this requires you to set up a new password, you should probably have the new user sit with you during the process so they can start using the new profile without issues.

1. Click the Apple icon in the top-left corner of the screen and select "System Preferences..."

How to create a new user on Mac
How to create a new user on Mac

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2. Select "Users and Groups."

How to create a new user on Mac
How to create a new user on Mac

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3. Click the lock icon in the bottom-left corner of the window and enter your password, then click the blue "Unlock" button or press "return" on your keyboard.

How to create a new user on Mac
How to create a new user on Mac

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4. Click the plus sign in the bottom-left of the left sidebar.

How to create a new user on Mac
How to create a new user on Mac

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5. Enter the user's name, account name, as well as the password for the account (twice) and a password hint, if desired, then click "Create User."

How to create a new user on Mac
How to create a new user on Mac

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After that, you'll see your usual user profile, as well as this new user profile, as an option when you log into your Mac.

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