Adding a user to a group on Windows

Add a user to a group by using the control panel.

Procedure

1. Open the control panel
2. Double-click Administrative Tools. The Administrative Tools panel opens.
3. Double-click Computer Management. The Computer Management panel opens.
4. From the Computer Management panel, expand Local Users and Groups.
5. Select Users
6. Double-click the user that we want to add to a group. The user properties panel is displayed.
7. Select the Member Of tab.
8. Select the group that we want to add the user to. If the group we want is not visible:
   1. Click Add.... The Select Groups panel is displayed.
   2. Click Locations.... The Locations panel is displayed.
   3. Select the location of the group we want to add the user to from the list and click OK.
   4. Type the group name in the field provided.

      Alternatively, click Advanced... and then Find Now to list the groups available in the currently selected location. From here, select the group you want to add the user to and click OK.

   5. Click OK. The user properties panel is displayed, showing the group you added.
   6. Select the group.

9. Click OK. The Computer Management panel is displayed.

Parent topic: Create and manage groups on Windows