Create a new user account on windows 10
Here's a step-by-step guide to create a new user account on Windows 10:
Method 1: Create a new user account from the Settings app
- Click on the Start button () and select the Settings icon (gear icon).
- Click on "Accounts" from the Settings window.
- Click on "Family & other users" from the left menu.
- Click on "Add someone else to this PC" at the bottom of the window.
- Click on "I don't have this person's sign-in information" and then click on "Add a new user".
- Enter the new user's name, email address, and password. You can also add a password hint if you want.
- Choose the account type: "Standard user" or "Administrator". Standard user accounts have limited permissions, while Administrator accounts have full control over the system.
- Click on "Next" and then click on "Finish" to create the new user account.
Method 2: Create a new user account from the User Accounts window
- Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
- Type "netplwiz" and press Enter to open the User Accounts window.
- Click on "Manage another account" at the bottom of the window.
- Click on "Add a new user" and follow the same steps as in Method 1.
Method 3: Create a new user account from the Command Prompt
- Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
- Type "cmd" and press Enter to open the Command Prompt.
- Type the following command and press Enter:
net user <username> *
- Replace
<username>
with the desired username and password. - Follow the prompts to create the new user account.
That's it! The new user account will be created and you can log in with the new credentials.