diff --git a/content/rancher/v2.x/en/admin-settings/authentication/configuring-local-authentication/_index.md b/content/rancher/v2.x/en/admin-settings/authentication/configuring-local-authentication/_index.md
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+Regardless of whether you use external authentication, you should create a few local authentication users so that you can continue using Rancher if you your external authentication service encounters issues.
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+1.	From the **Global** view, select **Users** from the main menu.
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+2.	Click **Add User**. Then complete the **Add User** form. Click **Create** when you're done.
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