What to do if Mac says network accounts are unavailable?
- Update all software.
- Repair permissions.
- Rebind Macs to Active Directory.
- Adjust authentication search policy.
- Synchronize Mac host name.
- Verify DNS and system time.
- Use domain name with user name.
- Reinstall Mac OS X Lion.
How do I make a network account available on a Mac?
- Login with local administrator account.
- Go to System Preferences > Users & Groups , Click the lock to make changes, Press Login Options , Click on Options button next to Allow network users to log in at login window.
- Select Only these network users: , Press the plus sign.
What is a network account server on a Mac?
If you join your Mac to a network account server, you can use services such as contacts, calendar, mail, instant messaging and more. You access these services using Contacts, Calendar, Mail, Messages and other apps on your Mac.
How do I log into a local account on a Mac?
Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Users & Groups. to unlock it, then enter an administrator name and password.