Ultimate Guide: How to Create a New User on Windows 10 and 11

If you don’t know how to add user on Windows 10 and 11, you’ve come to the right place. Having multiple user accounts is quite useful. This is especially true if you share a workspace with others or if different people use your computer.

Creating a new Windows profile keeps your computer secure and streamlines your work by separating your files and settings. The good news is that you can select a local account besides a regular Microsoft account. 

This article will show you how to make a new user on Windows 10 and 11. 

Let’s begin. 

How to Create a New User on Windows 11 and 10

In this section, we’ll show you how to create a local account on Windows 10 and 11. The process is straightforward and only takes a few minutes.

How to Create a New User on Windows 11

• Type Settings in the search bar and click Settings to launch the program. Alternatively, press Win + I to open the Settings app. 

• Click on Accounts, search for Family & other users and click on it. 

• Click on Add account.

• A dialog box will pop up. Click on the “I don’t have this person’s sign-in information option.”

• Next, click “Add a user without a Microsoft Account” and select “Next.”

• In the next window, enter your username and your password. Choose a password that’s easy to remember but difficult for others to guess. Then, set up security questions to regain your password in case you forget. 

• Click Next to create your local account.

Related: How to Create a Local User Account Without the Security Questions?

How to Create a User Account on Windows 10

• Press the Windows key, type Control Panel, and then press Enter.
• Click on User Accounts and click User Accounts again.
• Click on Manage another account.
• Click the add a new user in PC settings link close to the bottom of the Window. 
• Click on the plus sign close to either “Add a family member” or “Add someone else to this PC.”
• Click on the “I don’t have this person’s sign-in information” option.
• Next, click “Add a user without a Microsoft Account” and select Next.
• In the next window, enter your username and your password. Then, set up security questions to get your password back in case you forget. 

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How to Create a New User on Windows Command Prompt

If you want to create another user on Windows 10 or 11 using the Command Prompt, check the steps below:

• Type Command Prompt in the search bar. Right-click on it and select Run as administrator.

• When the command prompt launches, type net user username password /add and press Enter.

Related: Windows Command Prompt: Most Useful Commands

How to Create a New User on Windows Using Netplwiz

Netplwiz is a free tool that can help you manage your user accounts like Control Panel. You can use this tool to adjust account type, change or remove passwords, add new accounts, remove old accounts, etc. 

Here’s how to create a new user using Netplwiz:

• Type netplwiz in the search bar and click on the icon.

• Click on Add to set up a new account. 

• Click on Sign in without a Microsoft account (non-recommended).

• Click on Local account to create your user account. 

• Enter a new username, password, and password hint, and click Next.

• Click on Finish to create your local user account.

Related: How to Change a User’s Name in Windows 10 OS?

Conclusion

You can see many options for creating a new Windows profile in Windows 10 and 11. Now that you know these methods, you can test them out to see which one works best for you, depending on how you want to use it.

Because user accounts in Windows 10 allow users to control permissions accurately, some people prefer the Netplwiz method. However, others might be fine with either method.

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