How to Add Local Users in Windows 11

This article provides a clear guide on how to add new local users to Windows 11.

Learning how to add a new user to Windows 11 is important for anyone who wants to create a separate account for another person using their computer. For instance, if you share your computer with family members or coworkers, establishing a distinct user account for them can help protect your files and settings.

Creating a new user account is essential to grant administrative privileges to someone else on your computer. Understanding how to add a new user in Windows 11 can help enhance your computer’s security and efficiency.

Add new users from System Settings

Windows 11 features a central location for most settings. Users can manage system configurations, create new accounts, and update Windows from the System Settings panel.

To get to System Settings, you can use the Windows key + I shortcut or click on Start ==> Settings, as shown in the image below:

Alternatively, you can use the search box on the taskbar to search for Settings. Then select to open it.

The Windows Settings pane should resemble the image below. In Windows Settings, click on Accounts, and select Family & Other Users from the right pane of your screen, as shown in the image below.

On the Family & other users settings page, click the Add account button under Other users, as highlighted below. Windows 11 will automatically create a Microsoft online account for the new user.

Windows automatically tries to sign you up for a Microsoft online account. A Microsoft account is an online email address and password used with Outlook.com, Hotmail, Office, OneDrive, Skype, Xbox, and Windows.

Enter the user’s email address and continue to add a Microsoft account.

To create a new local account, click I don’t have this person’s sign-in information.

Next, Microsoft still wants you to create an online account. Again, we’re not creating online accounts here. To continue creating a local account, click Add a user without a Microsoft account link, as shown below.

Next, type in the user name and create a password. You’ll also have to create password hints to reset them if you forget them.

Finally, click Next to complete the user account creation. You can log off or restart the computer from here, and a new user account should display on the login screen.

Conclusion:

• Adding a new user account in Windows 11 enhances security by keeping files and settings separate.
• It’s essential for sharing a device among family members or coworkers.
• Administrative privileges can be easily granted to new users by following the outlined steps.
• The process can be completed via the System Settings, ensuring a user-friendly experience.
• Creating a local account is straightforward, even with prompts for a Microsoft account.
• Having multiple user accounts allows better organization and personalization of the Windows experience.