How to Add a User to Windows 2000 Server With a Command Line

Create a user name in Windows 2000.

The Windows 2000 operating system provides server services on your network. One aspect of any network is user names and permissions. You can quickly create a user name on a Windows 2000 network using the command line utility. This is beneficial for Windows network administrators who need to quickly create a user without the use of the graphical interface. It's typically used when the administrator does not have access to the main domain controller on the network.

Instructions

1. Click the Windows 2000 "Start" button and select "Run." Enter "cmd" into the text box and press "Enter." This opens the command line.

2. Enter "net user /?" into the command line. This displays the proper syntax and options for the command line utility. This is beneficial if you forget the syntax for the "net user" command.

3. Enter the following command to create a new network user on the Windows 2000 domain:

   net user <username> <password> /add (/domain)

   Replace "<username>" with the name of the user account. The "<password>" value is the password for the user account and the "/domain" value is your Windows 2000 domain name. Press "Enter" to add the user to the domain.

References

• Windows IT Pro: How Can I Add a User from the Command Line?