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2. Administrators and Users
Seagate Business Storage Windows Server 4-Bay NAS Administration Guide 4
2. Administrators and Users
After the initial setup, your server has only an Administrator account. The Administrator can
create other administrators, users, and groups.
Administrators
Administrators have full access to all WSS 2012 functions, settings, and files. An
administrator can:
• Change all server settings
• Create and modify user accounts
• Create and modify groups
• Set up and modify folders and shares
• Assign and modify system permissions, including granting users administration
capabilities
• Install software
• Update the server's firmware
• Reset the server's name and password
Users
By default, users can:
• Change their login password
• Save and share files on the server
• Back up files to the server
• Access the server over the web
An administrator can grant a user additional privileges.
Create a user
To create a user account, you must be logged in to the server as an administrator.
1. In the upper right of the Server Manager Dashboard, select Tools > Computer
Management.
2. Under Computer Management, select System Tools > Local Users and Groups.
3. Select the Users folder.