C02 Setting Up User Accounts 1:11

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Setting Up User Account

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With user accounts

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your family can use the same Mac

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but have their own private workspace

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with separate Applications, Documents
and even Preferences.

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Adding a new user just takes a few moments,

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launch System Preferences from the dock
and click on Accounts.

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Next click the lock icon to make changes

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and then enter your password.

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Then just click the + button
to add a new user,

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when you've entered
the new users information,

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click "Create Account".

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Turning off automatic login is a good idea

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to keep everyone's contents safe and private.

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This ensures everyone uses their own account

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by logging in when they want to use the Mac.

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And if you're setting up an account
for your child

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you can choose to enable Parental Controls
by checking this box.

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Now if you log out or restart your Mac

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you'll see a login window where
you can choose which account to log in.

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To login, just enter the account
and the password.

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With user accounts it's like everyone
in the house has their own Mac.
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