Macbook Pro User/Groups Issue

I am trying to add another user to my mac.

I click users/groups, I then click the lock to make any further changes, enter my password, click the ‘+’ to add a user, enter all the information for that user, click ‘create user’, then re-click the lock to save my changes, restart go to log into the new user and the user I created it is not there. What do I do? I’ve tried this same process multiple times on both admin user and guest user- nothing works.

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.14

Posted on Jun 9, 2022 10:42 AM

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Jun 12, 2022 6:50 AM in response to averyberg09

Set up users, guests, and groups on Mac


  • AdministratorAn 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. Your Mac can have multiple administrators. You can create new ones, and convert standard users to administrators. Don’t set up automatic login for an administrator. If you do, someone could simply restart your Mac and gain access with administrator privileges. To keep your Mac secure, don’t share administrator names and passwords.
  • Standard: Standard users are set up by an administrator. Standard users can install apps and change their own settings, but can’t add other users or change other users’ settings.
  • Managed with Parental ControlsUsers who are managed with parental controls can access only the apps and content specified by the administrator managing the user. The administrator can restrict the user’s contacts and website access, and place time limits on computer use.


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Macbook Pro User/Groups Issue

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