How to Add Users in Windows 10: A Step-by-Step Guide

This article explains how to add new users on Windows 10.

If you share your computer with family or colleagues, creating separate user accounts helps maintain privacy and personal settings for each user. Users can have their desktop layout, background, applications, and settings, enhancing the user experience.

Mastering adding and managing users is a fundamental skill that empowers you to enhance your personal and collaborative computing experiences.

Use the Settings app

The Settings app in Windows is a built-in tool that provides a centralized location for configuring various system settings and personalizing the user experience. It replaces the traditional Control Panel and offers a more modern, user-friendly interface.

To access the Settings app, click Start –> Settings, as shown in the image below.

In the Settings app, click Accounts to expand other settings.

On the Settings -> Account page, select ‘Family & other people‘ on the left menu.

Then, click the ‘Add someone else to this PC‘ button.

Next, begin entering the account details.

To set up a local account, click ‘I don’t have this person’s sign-in information.’

To continue creating a local account, click the ‘Add a user without a Microsoft account‘ link, as shown below.

Finally, add the account (user) details and click Next to complete the setup.

You can log off or restart the computer from here, and a new user account should display on the login screen.

This is how to create a local account on a Windows 10 PC!

Conclusion:

• Creating separate user accounts on Windows 10 enhances privacy and personalization for each user.
• The Settings app provides an intuitive and user-friendly interface for managing accounts.
• Adding a new user is a straightforward process that allows you to customize individual desktop environments.
• Local accounts can be created easily without needing a Microsoft account, catering to users who prefer offline setups.
• Understanding user management contributes to a better collaborative computing experience among family and colleagues.