How do I add users to my SharePoint site?
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Instructions for SharePoint 2010 (With 2010 Interface)

  1. Navigate to the site in which you want to add the new users.
  2. Click Site Actions → Site Permissions.
  3. Click Grant Permissions.
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  4. Enter names, group names, or e-mail addresses (separated with semicolons) into the Users/Groups section. You can use the Check Names button or the Browse button to add your items.
  5. Assign which permission you would like to give them.
  6. Choose to send a welcome message and click OK.
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