Hide a User Account

The system doesn't display hidden users in selection lists and it is not possible to sign in to the system with a hidden user account.

  1. Go to System Tools > System Security > Users.

  2. Find the user you want to hide and select Open folder icon.

    Alternatively, you can select the user ID to open the User Preferences wizard.

  3. On the User Options page of the User Preferences wizard, select the Change User's Preferences option.

  4. On the User Details page, select the Security tab.

  5. In the Account Status section of the Security tab, select the User account is hidden option.

  6. Select Finish to complete the wizard.