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Create/Reset Local Administrator Account

Overview​

Takes Username and Password inputs provided at runtime to either create a new local user or update the password of an existing user, then ensures the user belongs to the local Administrators group.

Implementation​

  1. Download the component Create/Reset Local Administrator Account from the attachments.

  2. After downloading the attached file, click on the Import button

  3. Select the component just downloaded and add it to the Datto RMM interface.
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  4. After Importing the component to the Datto RMM, make sure to add the component to the ProVal Group always.

    • Steps to Add the component under ProVal Group.
      i. Click on Drop Down Icon.
      ii. Click on Add to Group.
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      iii. Select the group as Proval
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Sample Run​

To execute the Create/Reset Local Administrator Account over a specific machine, follow these steps:

  1. Select the machine you want to run the Create/Reset Local Administrator Account on from the Datto RMM.

  2. Click on the Quick Job button.
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  3. Search the component Create/Reset Local Administrator Account and click on Select Image 3

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Datto Variables​

Variable NameTypeDefaultDescription
LocalAdminUserString--Please Enter the UserName
LocalAdminPassString--Please Enter the Password

Output​

  • Activity Logs

Attachments​

Create/Reset Local Administrator Account

Changelog​

2026-08-11​

  • Initial version of the document