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title: "What are the differences between a domain and a workgroup?"  
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# What are the differences between a domain and a workgroup?

In a domain, one or more computer can be a server to manage the network. On the other hand in a workgroup all computers are peers having no control on each other. In a domain, user doesn?t need an account to logon on a specific computer if an account is available on the domain. In a work group user needs to have an account for every computer.\
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In a domain, Computers can be on different local networks. In a work group all computers needs to be a part of the same local network.\
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## Answers

### Answer by Anonymous User

In a domain, one or more computer can be a server to manage the network. On the other hand in a workgroup all computers are peers having no control on each other. In a domain, user doesn?t need an account to logon on a specific computer if an account is available on the domain. In a work group user needs to have an account for every computer.\
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In a domain, Computers can be on different local networks. In a work group all computers needs to be a part of the same local network.\
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