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title: Create User Accounts in Database Mode
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In database authentication mode, the Harbor system administrator creates user accounts manually.
1. Log in to the Harbor interface with an account that has Harbor system administrator privileges.
1. Under **Administration** , go to **Users** .
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1. Click **New User** .
1. Enter information about the new user.
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- The username must be unique in the Harbor system
- The email address is used for password recovery
- The password must contain at least 8 characters with 1 lowercase letter, 1 uppercase letter and 1 numeric character
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If users forget their password, there is a **Forgot Password** in the Harbor log in page. To use this feature, you must [configure an email server ](../general-settings/_index.md ).
