# Manage Users in Windows with the Net User Command

> Additional Net User Command Options Option Explanation /active:{yes | no} Use this switch to activate or deactivate the specified user account. If you don't use the /active option, net user defaults to yes.

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- **Published:** 2025-06-11
- **Category:** Apps
- **Tags:** #user #command #option #account #active #manage #windows #activate
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