How Do I Make My Domain Administrator a Local Admin?
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How do I make a domain user a local admin?

How to Make a Domain User the Local Administrator for all PCs

  1. Log onto a Domain Controller, open Active Directory Users and Computers (dsa.msc)
  2. Create a security Group name it Local Admin. From Menu Select Action | New | Group.

How do I give local admin rights to a domain controller?

On the domain controller, go to Administrative Tools > Active Directory Users and Computers (you must be running with Domain Administrator privileges). Right-click on the Organizational Unit (OU) upon which you want to apply the Group Policy.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

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Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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