How to Change Account Type in Windows 11

How to Change Account Type

Option 1Change Account Type Using Settings

1. Press Win + I to open Settings.
2. Click Accounts on the left side, then select Other users on the right.
3. Find the user account you want to change, click on it to expand, then click Change account type.
4. Choose Standard User or Administrator from the dropdown menu, then click OK.
5. Close Settings when you’re done.

You can change account type Windows 11 users rely on through the main Settings app ⚙️ by going to your account options. This built-in method lets you switch any user profile between a standard account and full administrator access in just a few clicks without needing any extra tools.

Option 2Change Account Type Using Control Panel

Option 3Change Account Type Using netplwiz (User Accounts Window)

1. Press Win + R, type netplwiz, and press Enter to open the User Accounts window.
2. If available, make sure the box Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer is checked.
3. Select the user account you want to change, then click Properties.
4. Go to the Group Membership tab.
5. Select either Standard User or Administrator, then click OK.
6. Click OK again to close the User Accounts window.

You can change account type Windows 11 setups use by opening the classic netplwiz (User Accounts window) tool via the Run dialog box. This advanced menu lets you manage user group memberships directly and switch accounts between standard and administrator status quickly.

Option 4Change Account Type Using Command Prompt or PowerShell

You can change account type Windows 11 permissions require by running specific commands in Command Prompt or PowerShell with administrator rights. This text-based method lets you alter user privileges directly through the command line instead of using the graphical settings menu.

1. Right-click the Start button ⊞ and select Windows Terminal (Admin) or Command Prompt (Admin).
2. To see which users are in each group, type these commands and press Enter after each:
   

   net localgroup users
   net localgroup administrators

3. To make someone a Standard User, type:
   

   net localgroup users "UserName" /add

   
   

   Replace UserName with the actual user name (for example, “Brink2”).
   

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4. To make someone an Administrator, type:
   

   net localgroup administrators "UserName" /add

5. To remove a user from a group (for example, if you want to remove admin rights), type:
   

   net localgroup administrators "UserName" /delete
   net localgroup users "UserName" /delete
   net localgroup guests "UserName" /delete

6. Close the terminal when done.

Summary

• Standard User accounts are for regular PC use without full control.
• Administrator accounts have full control and can change system settings.
• You can change account types in many ways: Settings, Control Panel, netplwiz, or Command Prompt.
• You must be signed in as an administrator to make these changes.
• Always keep at least one administrator account active on your PC.
• Managing accounts carefully helps keep your PC safe and running smoothly.

Understanding how to change account type Windows 11 options work helps you secure your computer and control what other users can do. Standard accounts keep your system safe for daily tasks, while administrator accounts let you install apps and change core system settings.