So, if you are completely new to Windows 11 or someone that wants to share the computer with another person or family member, here’s a step-by-step guide on adding another user on Windows 11 PC. One of the good things about adding a new user account on Windows 11, is that there are a good number of ways that you can follow to add a new account. But, before we talk about the various ways to add a new user account in Windows 11. Let’s look at the type of accounts that you can choose from in Windows 11.
Types of Windows User Accounts in Windows 11
Windows 11 gives you the option to choose between two account types. You can choose to either use a local Account or you can choose an Administrator account. A local account on Windows 11 is a simple plain user account that lets you do everything, except make changes to certain settings, install programs, and not be able to make changes to everything. These types of accounts are good, especially for people who might either be children, elderly members, or people who don’t know much about using a Windows PC. To make any important installations or changes on your PC with a local account, you will have to enter a password that has been set by the administrator account on the Windows PC. An administrative user account is similar to a local account, but you get all the access and privileges to make changes, install or remove programs and user accounts, and also be able to adjust settings for a local account. You can also easily remove a local user account from your Windows PC.
How to add a new user to Windows 11 PC
Did you know that there are multiple ways for you to create or add a new user account to your Windows 11 PC? You can choose whichever method works best for you to add a new user to your Windows 11 PC. Let’s get started.
Add user account via Settings App
This is the first and most common method to add a user to your Windows PC. This method lets you choose between setting up a local account or an administrative account.
Add a New School or Work Account
If you are someone that is using a Windows 11 PC that is tied either to your school or your work organization, you can easily add a new Microsoft user account to such Windows 11 PCs. Here are the steps.
Add User Account via Netplwiz
This method directly takes you to the User Account window where you can easily add a new user within seconds. Here is how you can get started.
Add a Local Account via Windows PowerShell
You can make use of command lines in Windows to create a local user account. That can be done by making use of Windows PowerShell, Windows Terminal, or even Command Prompt. The steps are the same no matter what command line program you use to make a local account. Conclusion This concludes the guide on how you can easily set up a new user account whether a local one or an administrative one on your Windows 11 PC. You can also choose to set up a new user account when you install or set up Windows 11 on your PC for the first time. There is an option to start right away with a Microsoft account or simply to go ahead with a local account right off the bat. If you have questions or queries, feel free to drop them below.
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