How to hide a specific user account from the Users & Groups pane in System Preferences?

I know that you can hide the home folder and the user account from the login screen but I want to hide it from the System Preferences app > Users & Groups. Is it even possible?

Thanks!

Mac mini

Posted on Jul 6, 2023 9:33 AM

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BDAqua

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Jul 6, 2023 11:26 AM in response to nboucher-ak

Should be...

Hide a user account in macOS - Apple Support

nboucher-ak Author

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Jul 7, 2023 10:39 AM in response to BDAqua

Thanks for the quick reply and help!

BDAqua

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Jul 7, 2023 12:36 PM in response to nboucher-ak

You're welcome, great news that I could help you my friend.

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How to hide a specific user account from the Users & Groups pane in System Preferences?