How To Add & Delete User Accounts On Mac
On a Mac that's used by multiple people, it's advisable to set up different user profiles. Apple offers an easy way to add and remove user profiles from macOS and even the ability to set up a guest profile. Having multiple user profiles comes in especially handy when a Mac is used as a household computer. It might be used by parents, kids, and other family members, in which case having just a single user profile can cause unnecessary clutter.
The advantage of having separate user profiles is that each person's information stays private, including login credentials for different apps and websites such as social media and email. It also adds a layer of security if a user's credit card information is saved on the shared Mac. Separate profiles also let individual users customize their desktop the way they want and keep their documents and files separate from other users. If a user doesn't need to share the device any longer, macOS offers the option to easily delete the profile.
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Keep in mind that to modify user profiles, Administrator access will be required. To add a user profile, click on the Apple menu (Apple icon) at the top left corner of the menu bar. Go to System Preferences and click on Users & Groups. A lock button will be displayed on the bottom left of the pane. Click to unlock it and then enter the administrator password. Below the list of current users, click on the '+' icon to add a new user. When filling in the details, first select the type of user account from the dropdown, choosing between Standard, Administrator, Sharing Only, and Group. Apple explains the differences between the accounts on its website. After this, enter the user's full name, account
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