Which of the following methods is valid for creating new users in Appian?

The method of adding a new user from the Users menu in the Admin Console is valid for creating new users in Appian. The Admin Console provides a straightforward interface for managing users, including the ability to create new user profiles. This method allows administrators to set specific attributes for the new user, such as username, email address, and role assignments, ensuring that the user is properly configured to access the Appian environment.

While other options may seem viable at first glance, they are either not standard or practical methods within the typical Appian framework. For example, importing users via an Excel file is not a supported method in most configurations of Appian. Similarly, generating users automatically through a process is not a built-in feature as Appian focuses on manual user administration by designated administrators. Cloning existing users might create a new user profile; however, it would retain certain elements from the original user, like permissions which may not be ideal if a completely new user is required. Thus, the best and most reliable method is to use the Admin Console to add new users directly.