Creating a new user account with administrator privileges
Questions:
- How do I create a new user account with administrator privileges?
- How to create a user with admin access?
- What are the steps to add a new user as admin?
Description:
First, create your account like you normally would. After it’s set up, you’ll see an option to make them an admin—just turn it on. Once that’s done, they can manage things like any other admin. This simply gives them a bit of extra control after their account is ready.
Solution:
Here are very simple steps creating a new user account with administrator privileges:
- First, you add the person as a normal user.
- Once their account is created, open their user details.
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Look for the admin access option by following the below steps;
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Go to User Management > User > Manage Users.
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Click the desktop icon of the user you created—you’ll go to the Edit User page.
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On the left menu, go to Settings > Special User Settings.
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Turn on Is Administrator and click Save.
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- Turn it on, and they’ll have admin control.
Tips and Tricks:
The most important thing to remember!!!
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Think twice before giving admin access– Make sure the person really needs it, as admins can do a lot.
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Add the user first, then make them admin – It’s easier and avoids mistakes.
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Keep it tidy – Take away admin access when it’s no longer needed to keep things safe and organized.
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Quick check - Always double-check who has admin rights so nothing gets messed up.