Install-User

Installs a local user account.

Syntax

Install-User [-Username] <String> [-Password] <String> [[-Description] <String>] [-WhatIf] [-Confirm] [<CommonParameters>]

Description

Creates a new local user account, or, if the account already exists, updates its password and description. In both cases, the users password is set to never expire. This should probably be a parameter. Send us a patch!

Parameters

Name Type Description Required? Pipeline Input Default Value
Username String The username for the user. true false
Password String The user's password. true false
Description String A description of the user. false false
WhatIf SwitchParameter false false
Confirm SwitchParameter false false
CommonParameters This cmdlet supports common parameters. For more information type
Get-Help about_CommonParameters.

EXAMPLE 1

Install-User -Username LSkywalker -Password "whydidn'tyoutellme" -Description "Luke Skywalker's account."

Creates a new LSkywalker user account with the given password and description. Luke's password is set ot never expire.