How to View All User Accounts in Windows 11
Viewing all user accounts in Windows 11 lets you see every active profile, hidden administrator account, and old login on your PC. A standard Windows 11 setup holds at least 1 personal account and 1 built-in administrator profile.
User accounts are separate profiles on the same computer that keep your personal files, desktop settings, and app data away from other people. Checking who has access to your machine helps keep your private files safe. It also frees up disk space, because you can spot old profiles you no longer need and remove them.
Windows also creates a few built-in accounts, such as Administrator, Guest, DefaultAccount, and WDAGUtilityAccount. They are usually disabled and do not appear in Settings. The methods below start with the simplest view and move to the ones that show everything.
Open Settings , click Accounts, then select Family & other users to view user accounts on your system. For hidden and built-in accounts, open Computer Management, expand Local Users and Groups, and click Users. Command Prompt also works: type net user and press Enter to list all accounts.
View accounts using the Windows Settings app
The Settings app is the quickest way to view user accounts in Windows 11. It shows the everyday profiles set up on your device, and it works the same on Home and Pro. Use it to find standard and family accounts. It does not need any advanced tools. It will not show hidden or built-in system accounts, so use a later method for those.
- Click the Start menu and select Settings. You can also press Win+I on your keyboard. The Settings window should open.
- When the app opens, click Accounts in the left sidebar. The right side now shows your own account details, such as your name and sign-in type.
- On the right side, select the Family & other users tile. The full path is Settings Accounts Family & other users On some newer Windows 11 builds this page is split into separate Family and Other users entries. If you see that, pick Other users.
- Look under the Other users section to see a list of the other accounts on your system. Each entry shows a name, and Microsoft accounts also show an email address. Accounts that use a Microsoft account appear under Your family.
This method does not show hidden system accounts. If an account you expect is missing here, check it with one of the tools below.
See all user accounts using Computer Management
Computer Management shows all user accounts on your Windows 11 computer, including hidden and built-in accounts that never appear in Settings. It lists every profile on the system along with its current status. Use it when you need a deeper look at who has access.
On Home, Computer Management still opens, but that section shows a message saying it is not supported. If that happens, use the Command Prompt or PowerShell methods further down.
- Click the Start menu and search for "Computer Management." Open the app from the search results. If a User Account Control prompt appears, approve it. The Computer Management window should open with a tree of tools on the left.
- On the left sidebar, click the arrow next to Local Users and Groups, then select the Users folder. You will see every account currently on your computer listed on the right.
Accounts that are disabled show a small down-arrow on their icon. Built-in accounts such as Administrator and Guest often look like this. Double-click an account to see its properties, but only change something if you know why you are doing it.
List all user accounts using Windows Command Prompt
You can list all user accounts in Windows 11 from the Command Prompt. This works on both Home and Pro, and it is the best text-based option when Computer Management is not available. To open it, click Start, type "cmd," and press Enter. A black window with a prompt should appear. Then run the following command.
net user
Type the command exactly as shown and press Enter. It prints a list of the accounts on your system, including ones that Settings does not show. Alternatively, you can use this command for a cleaner list:
Get-CimInstance Win32_UserAccount | Select-Object Name
View all user accounts using Windows PowerShell
A quick command shows every profile and whether it is enabled or disabled. This text-based method pulls data directly from your system and displays active and inactive accounts in a clear list. You need administrator rights to run this command.
- Right-click the Start button and select Terminal (Admin). On some builds the entry is named Windows PowerShell (Admin). Approve the User Account Control prompt. A window with a PowerShell prompt should open.
- Type the command below and press Enter.
Get-LocalUser
This table shows you a detailed list of all user accounts, including whether each account is enabled or disabled. You need administrator privileges to view this list, meaning you must be logged in as an administrator or have admin rights to make changes. If the command fails with an access error, close the window and reopen it as administrator.
Understanding Account Types and Troubleshooting
Windows 11 user account types, such as Microsoft accounts and local accounts, differ in how they connect to the internet. Understanding the difference helps you manage them better.
- Microsoft account: You sign in with an email address. The account is tied to online services, and Windows can sync settings and files across your devices. You need an internet connection to set it up.
- Local account: The account exists only on this PC. It uses a username and password stored on the computer, and it does not need an internet connection.
In the Settings list, a Microsoft account shows an email address under the name. A local account shows just a username.
Summary
You can view user accounts through the Settings app for a basic overview. For a complete list that includes hidden or disabled profiles, use Computer Management (Pro and higher), Command Prompt, or PowerShell. All of these methods only read information. Nothing changes on your PC until you choose to edit or remove an account.
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