How to View All User Accounts in Windows 11

Knowing which user accounts exist on your computer helps you keep your system secure. By checking your account list, you can identify old profiles or unauthorized users that might be cluttering your device or posing a security risk.

Why check your user accounts? It helps you manage who has access to your files and ensures that only people you trust can sign in. What happens when done? You will have a clear list of every user profile on your machine, allowing you to delete accounts you no longer need.

View accounts using the Windows Settings app

The Windows Settings app is the easiest way to see basic user information. This is part of the Settings app, which helps you manage settings like connecting a Bluetooth device, renaming a computer, and creating user accounts.

Click the Start menu and select Settings. You can also press Windows key + I on your keyboard.

When the app opens, click the Account button on the left side.

On the right side, select the Family & other users tile to see more options.

Look under the “Other users” section to see a list of accounts on your system. Accounts using a Microsoft account will appear under “Your family.” Note that this method does not show hidden system accounts.

See all user accounts using Computer Management

If you need to see every account, including hidden or disabled ones, use the Computer Management tool. (Requires admin privileges)

Click the Start menu and search for “Computer Management.” Open the app from the search results.

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.

List all user accounts using Windows Command Prompt

You can use the Command Prompt to get a quick list of all accounts. open the Command Prompt, then type the following command and press Enter:

net user

This will display a list of all accounts on your system. Alternatively, you can use this command for a cleaner list:

wmic useraccount get name

View all user accounts using Windows PowerShell

PowerShell is a powerful tool for advanced users. To use it, open the Windows PowerShell app. Then, type the command below and press Enter:

Get-LocalUser

This will show you a detailed table, including whether an account is enabled or disabled. (Requires admin privileges)

Summary

You can view user accounts through the Settings app for a simple overview or use Computer Management, Command Prompt, and PowerShell for a complete list that includes hidden or disabled profiles. These tools ensure you stay in control of who can access your Windows 11 device.