Guide to Creating New Users on a Windows Server in the OMC Cloud

Adding New Users to Your Windows Cloud Server (RDP Access Guide)
When working with a Windows server in the cloud, you’ll often want to add additional users who can connect to the server via RDP, work on applications, access files, or perform other actions according to the permissions you assign them.
In this step-by-step guide, we’ll show you how to easily and quickly create new user accounts on your Windows server.
 
Step 1 – Connect to Your Windows Server
 
Connect to your Windows server using Remote Desktop:
Click Start → Remote Desktop Connection
Enter your server address and click Connect
Enter your administrator username and password
 
Step 2 – Open the Local Users and Groups Management Tool
Once connected to the server:
 
Click the Start menu
Search for:
lusrmgr.msc
Press Enter to open the Local Users and Groups window
Note: If your server is part of a domain (Active Directory), we recommend using the "Active Directory Users and Computers" tool instead.
 
Step 3 – Create a New User
 
In the Users and Groups window:
Right-click on Users, and select New User
Fill in the user details:
User Name: A username in English (e.g., amit)
Full Name: The user’s full name (optional)
Description: A short description of the user (optional)
Password: Set a strong password
Choose one of the following options:
Check User must change password at next logon if you want the user to reset their password on first login
Or check Password never expires if you want the password to remain valid indefinitely
Click Create to finish adding the new user.
 
Step 4 – Grant Remote Desktop Access
 
To allow the new user to connect to the server via RDP:
Right-click the new user and select Properties
Go to the Member Of tab
Click Add and enter the group name:
Remote Desktop Users
Click Check Names, then OK
Click OK again to close the properties window
Now the user will be able to connect remotely to your server.
 
Step 5 – Additional Recommended Settings (Optional)
 
We recommend assigning permissions according to the user’s role in your organization.
If the user requires full administrative rights, you can add them to the Administrators group—however, this should only be done if absolutely necessary.
How to add a user to the Administrators group:
Right-click the user → Properties → Member Of tab → Add
Enter the group name:
Administrators
Click Check Names, then OK
 
Step 6 – Test the New User Login
 
After creating the user, it's a good idea to test their connection:
Open Remote Desktop Connection again
Enter the server address, but this time log in with the new user credentials
Ensure the connection works properly
 
Useful Tips for Managing Windows Server Users:
Always use strong and secure passwords
Set up a password policy that fits your organization’s needs (e.g., password changes every 90 days)
Delete or disable users who no longer require access
 
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