You can't directly copy a user in Active Directory Administrative Center. However, you can create a new user and then copy the attributes from the existing user to the new one. Here's how:
- Create a new user:
- Open Active Directory Administrative Center.
- Navigate to the organizational unit (OU) where you want to create the new user.
- Right-click and select "New" > "User."
- Fill in the required information for the new user.
- Copy attributes from the existing user:
- Right-click the existing user and select "Properties."
- Go through each tab and note down the desired attributes.
- Open the properties of the newly created user.
- Change the attributes to match the existing user's values.
- Review and save:
- Review all the copied attributes to ensure accuracy.
- Click "OK" to save the changes.
Remember: Copying user attributes might not copy all the settings, such as group memberships. You may need to manually add the new user to the relevant groups.
Example:
Let's say you have a user named "John Doe" and want to create a new user named "Jane Doe" with the same attributes. You can copy attributes like the user's name, email address, and phone number from John Doe to Jane Doe.
Practical Insight:
Copying attributes from an existing user can save time and effort when creating new users with similar configurations.
