Mac computers can have one user, or they can have multiple users. macOS offers several types of user accounts with different privileges. You can add accounts depending on the flexibility and level of permission the users need. This is why it is important to know the access levels and limitations that each of these types of accounts has to avoid unnecessary security risks and allow only the strictly necessary access.
We can divide user accounts into two categories:
- Local
- Other
Both categories of user accounts have several types available. We will start by exploring local user accounts.
Local user accounts
Local user accounts are the type of accounts that live on a Mac computer. You would add a local account for each user who will be using the computer. Each account will have its own configuration and can also be customized in terms of appearance, functionalities, and permissions.
Local user accounts in macOS can be of the following types:
- Standard
- Administrator...
