Utilizing different user accounts enables you to segregate your desired content into multiple profiles and establish privacy. In Windows 11, creating a Windows computer account is quite straightforward and not overly challenging. With just a few quick steps, you can create a user on Windows 11 for your computer.
How to add a new user account in Windows 11
I. Creating a new user account in Windows 11 using Command Prompt.
II. Adding a Windows 11 user account through Settings.
I. Creating a new user account in Windows 11 using Command Prompt
- 1. Quick Guide
- - Type CMD in the search box => Run Command Prompt, select Run as administrator. - Enter the command net user 'Username' 'Password' /add to create a new user => Press Enter.
2. Detailed Instructions
Step 1: On the computer's home screen, type CMD in the search box => Run Command Prompt with Admin privileges by selecting Run as administrator.
Step 2: The command window appears, enter the command below (or copy and paste). Where Username is the username and Password is the password.
=>Example: net user Mytour 12345 /add
- Command Input
- net user 'Username' 'Password' /add
Step 3: After entering the command, press Enter => The message The command completed successfully indicates the new user has been created successfully.
=> Result after successfully creating the new account.
II. Adding a user account in Windows 11 through Settings
- 1. Quick Guide
- Step 1: Press Windows + I => Choose Accounts => Select Other users => Choose Add Accounts under Add a new account section.
Step 2: Choose I don’t have this person’s sign-in information => Choose Add a user without a Microsoft account => Enter account password, security question => Select Next => New user successfully created.
2. Detailed Instructions
Step 1: Press Windows + I to open Settings => Choose Accounts.
- Select Other users.
Step 2: Then click on Add Account in the Add other user section.
Step 3: The Microsoft account window appears, select I don't have this person's sign-in information.
Step 4: In the new window, select Add a user without a Microsoft account.
Step 5: Enter information for the new Windows 11 User including:
- User Name: New account name, new user.
- Make it secure: Enter password twice.
- In case you forget your password: Enter security question and corresponding answer.
=> Select Next to continue.
=> Result after successfully creating the new account.
With just a few relatively simple steps, you have successfully created a Windows 11 user. Now, you can use your computer with more privacy. Additionally, if you want to explore more tips and Windows 11 tricks, you can also refer to them here to gain more experience.