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Add New Users

There are three ways to add new users.

Import users from an external source

You can import user details from an external data source. This is the method typically used by customers. To do this, use the Account Import wizard.

Add new users automatically

After you have installed the CA DataMinder Client Integration software on a user’s computer, the user can add themselves to the user list.

1. Configure the CMS machine policy to automatically create accounts for unrecognized users.

   Specifically, configure the 'Account Handling for New Users' setting.

2. CA DataMinder creates a new user account automatically when an endpoint agent needs to apply policy to user activity. For example, if the Outlook endpoint agent is installed on a user's computer, CA DataMinder creates a new user account when the user next starts Outlook.

   CA DataMinder adds the new user account to the Default user group. It generates a user name for the new account based on Microsoft Windows authentication.

   Important! CA DataMinder cannot automatically create accounts for users whose names contain Far Eastern characters.

Add new users manually

1. Log on to the Administration console using an account that has the 'Users: Edit the user hierarchy' administrative privilege.
2. Expand the User Administration branch and select a group for the new user.
3. Right-click the group and click New User.
4. Enter a name and specify the properties in the New User dialog.

More information:

New user Accounts