Managing User Accounts in macOS Sierra

macOS Sierra    |    Intermediate
  • 7 videos | 33m 27s
When multiple users share a device, each user should have their own account. Discover how to add, edit, and manage user accounts on macOS Sierra, as well as how to configure parental controls.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Add an additional user account with macos sierra
    Edit a user account with macos sierra
    Manage multiple accounts with macos sierra
    Protect your mac with a password in macos sierra settings
  • Activate guest accounts on your mac
    Configure parental controls for usage hours on your mac
    Configure parental controls for apps and the web on macos sierra

IN THIS COURSE

  • 5m 16s
    If you're using your Mac with multiple people it's a good idea to create multiple user accounts. See how to access your user menu and create a new user account with macOS Sierra. FREE ACCESS
  • 6m 7s
    The users preferences allows you to manage multiple accounts. See how to reset user passwords, change account permissions, add parental controls as well as how to remove accounts on macOS Sierra. FREE ACCESS
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    3.  Managing multiple accounts in macOS Sierra
    4m 3s
    There are many options that can be changed or customized to meet your account needs. See how to access and change your default login account as well as configure your login screen preferences to enhance security on macOS Sierra. FREE ACCESS
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    4.  Protecting your Mac with a password in macOS Sierra
    3m 47s
    You can protect your account and information by adding a password. You can also change and reset your password if your account may have been compromised. See how to access your password settings in macOS Sierra. FREE ACCESS
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    5.  Activating guest accounts in macOS Sierra
    4m 38s
    If you like to share your computer with friends or family you can activate a guest account. See how to activate your guest account as well as add parental controls if the account will be used by a young user. FREE ACCESS
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    6.  Configuring parental controls for usage hours in macOS Sierra
    3m 58s
    With a managed account you can set parental controls for your children. Within the parental control settings you can limit and specify the time in which the Mac can be used. See how to access and set parental controls for usage time on macOS Sierra. FREE ACCESS
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    7.  Configuring parental controls for apps & the web in macOS Sierra
    5m 39s
    Parental controls can be added to any user account on your Mac. You can restrict app usage and specify which websites can be accessed. See how to manage your parental controls for app and internet usage on macOS Sierra. FREE ACCESS

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