Creating a User in Active Directory and adding to SharePoint 2010

Introduction

In this small article we can explore user creation in Active Directory and adding a user to a SharePoint site. in 3 Steps

Step 1: Open Server Manager

Open the Server Manager application from the desktop or through the Start menu.

Start Menu > Programs > Administrative Tools > Server Manager.

In the appearing application choose the following node: Server Manager > Roles > ADDS > (domain) > Users.

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Step 2: Create New User inside ADDS.

You can right click on the Users item and choose the New > User menu item.

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In the appearing dialog, enter the following details:

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Click on the Next button and you will get the following Password dialog.

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Enter the password and uncheck the Change Password option. Click the Next button to continue.

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Now click the Finish button and the user will get created.

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Step 3: Add the User to the SharePoint site.

Now sign in to the SharePoint site with administrative privileges. Choose the Site Actions > Site Permissions option to get the following screen:

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I am adding the new user into the Members group. Click on the Members item and in the arriving page, use the New > Add Users menu.

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In the appearing dialog box, enter the user name, resolve it, and click the OK button.

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Now the user is added to the list and you are ready to test the New User.