User accounts can be created, modified and removed both graphically and via the terminal. In this guide, we will show you how to do this graphically.
Step 1: Open Users
Open the GNOME Launcher and click on Settings. On the left menu, navigate to:
Details > Users
To make any changes, click on Unlock in the top right corner. Enter your password when prompted. You will now be able to make changes.
Step 2: Add a user
To add a new user, click Add User in the top right corner. You will be prompted to set variables relating to the new user.
Click Add to finish the user setup.
Step 3: Modify a user
In this window you can also modify existing users. Select the user from the top bar and make the required changes.
Feb 25, 2026