# Copy an existing user and creating them a WorkSpace

If you want to create a new user in Active Directory which is copied from an existing user (which will also copy all their AD groups) and create a WorkSpace for them at the same time, firstly search for the user that you want to copy in ‘Users’.

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Then select the copy button next to the user you want to use as a copy template. You can see at this point; this user has a WorkSpace and you can perform various actions. In this case, click Copy WorkSpace button.

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You will then see a screen to enter the information for the new user, choose the running mode, and select encryption for the WorkSpace. Once completed, click 'Save.' The task will be added to the Task Queue, which you can view from the menu. Once the task is complete, it will disappear from the list. If selected, the user will also receive an email notification confirming that their WorkSpace has been set up.

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