How to add an Administrator account to Windows 10 Operating System on the NovaSeq 6000

The Windows 10 Operating System (OS) on the NovaSeq 6000 will frequently have only a single sbsuser account, and this account will be a part of the Administrators group. Use the following steps to create a new Administrator user account so sbsuser can be safely removed from the Administrators group.

1. Make sure the instrument is idle and no sequencing runs are in progress.

2. Close the NovaSeq 6000 Control Software by selecting the dropdown menu in the top left corner and selecting Exit Application.

3. In the Windows Search bar in the bottom left corner, input lusrmgr.msc and then open the Local Users and Groups console.

4. Select Action, and then select New User.

5. Input sbsadmin under User Name and input the desired password, then confirm the password entry.

• Passwords should be at least 8 characters long

• Have at least one upper case and one lower case letter

1. Select Create to add the new user.

2. In the Local Users and Groups console, double-click on the new sbsadmin account to open the Properties menu.

3. Select the Member Of tab, then select Add… to open the Select Groups window.

4. In the text box below Enter object names to select, input Administrators and select Check Names.

5. Select OK and confirm that Administrators is now listed under Member of text box.

6. Select Apply and then OK.

7. Exit the Local Users and Groups console.

To switch to the new sbsadmin user, see How to switch user accounts on Illumina Windows 10 Sequencing System.

To remove the sbsuser account from the Administrators group, see How to Change Windows Account Type From Administrator to Standard.

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