Setting up user accounts (AIX)

1. Start SMIT by entering:

   smit

2. From the Main Menu, make the following selections:
   • Security and Users
   • Users
   • Add a User to the System

   The utility displays a form for adding new user information. Use the Up arrow and the Down arrow keys to move through the form. Do not use the Enter key until you are finished and ready to exit the screen.

3. Fill in the appropriate fields of the Create User form and press the Enter key.

   The utility exits the form and creates the new user.

After you create a user, you need to add the user to the appropriate groups.

Setting the password for a new user

Use the following procedure to set a password for a new user:

1. From the SMIT Main Menu, make the following selections:
   • Security and Users
   • Change User Password

   The utility displays a form for entering the name of the new user.

2. Fill in the user name or use F4 key to highlight a user name and press the Enter key.

   The utility displays the user name that you selected.

3. Press the Enter key to enter a new password.

   The utility prompts you for the new password.

4. Type the new password and press the Enter key.

   The system prompts you to reenter the password.

5. Reenter the password.

   The system assigns the password when you exit the screen.