How Do I Add Users to My Azure Virtual Machine?

You can add users to your Azure virtual machine by using the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) or the Azure portal.

Using Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)

1. Connect to your VM: Open the Remote Desktop Connection application on your local computer and enter the public IP address of your Azure VM.
2. Log in with administrator credentials: Use the username and password for the administrator account on your VM.
3. Open the "Computer Management" console: Once logged in, search for "Computer Management" and open the console.
4. Navigate to "Local Users and Groups": Under the "Computer Management" console, navigate to "Local Users and Groups."
5. Create a new user account: Right-click on "Users" and select "New User."
6. Enter user details: Provide a username, password, and any other necessary information for the new user.
7. Confirm and create: Click "Create" to finish creating the new user account.

Using the Azure Portal

1. Navigate to your VM: Log in to the Azure portal and navigate to the resource group containing your VM.
2. Access VM settings: Select your VM and click on "Settings."
3. Choose "Access control (IAM):" Under the "Settings" menu, select "Access control (IAM)."
4. Add a new role assignment: Click on "Add" and select the role you want to assign to the user.
5. Select the user: Choose the user you want to add to your VM from the list of users.
6. Save the changes: Click on "Save" to apply the changes.

Note: Using the Azure portal allows you to assign specific roles and permissions to users, providing more granular control over user access to your VM.

Examples:

• You can add a new user to your VM and assign them the "Contributor" role, giving them full access to manage the VM.
• You can create a new user and assign them the "Reader" role, allowing them to view the VM but not make any changes.