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How To Add or Remove User Account on Mac OS Ventura

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While using your Mac, click on the Apple icon on the top left of your screen and select System Settings. If your settings look slightly different, ensure you’re running the latest Mac OS version. Navigate to the Users & Groups section. You can preview your current and all other created users on your Mac.

Mac OS Users & Groups Settings

While using your Mac, click on the Apple icon on the top left of your screen and select System Settings. If your settings look slightly different, ensure you’re running the latest Mac OS version. Navigate to the Users & Groups section. You can preview your current and all other created users on your Mac.

System Settings > Users & Groups
System Settings > Users & Groups

Create New User

Click on Add Account to create a new user after entering your admin password. You can then select to create a standard account or a second admin account. When setting this to Sharing Only, the user will have limited access to your Mac. You will be able to specify which files and folders the sharing-only account has access to. Next, enter the user and account name. After entering and verifying a password for the user account, enter a hint and select Create User.

System Settings > Users & Groups > Add Account…
System Settings > Users & Groups > Add Account…

User Account Settings

After a second or two, the new user will show up in this list. Click on the “i” icon next to the username.

User Account Settings
User Account Settings

Delete User Account

This allows you to reset the password, change additional user settings, depending on the account type, or remove the user from your Mac here.

Delete User Account
Delete User Account

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If it does not work

  • How do I remove a user account on Mac OS Ventura?. To remove a user account on Mac OS Ventura, go to System Preferences > Users & Groups, then select the user you want to remove. Click on the "-" button in the bottom left corner, and then follow the prompts to delete the account.
  • Can I add or remove a user account on Mac OS Ventura if I am not an administrator?. No, you must be an administrator on the Mac to add or remove user accounts.
  • What happens to the data and files associated with a user account when it is deleted?. When a user account is deleted on Mac OS Ventura, the data and files associated with that account will also be deleted. So, be sure to back up any important data before deleting a user account.
  • Can I add a user account for my cat?. Yes, you can! Make sure to choose a username and password that your cat will remember. (Note: Your cat may have trouble typing, so be patient when waiting for their response.)