How to create a new user on windows 10
Creating a new user account on Windows 10 is a straightforward process. Here's a step-by-step guide:
Method 1: Create a new user account using 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.
- Click on "Next" and then click on "Finish".
Method 2: Create a new user account using the User Accounts control panel
- Press the Windows key + X and select "Control Panel" from the menu.
- Click on "User Accounts" from the Control Panel window.
- Click on "Manage another account" and then click on "Create a new account".
- Enter the new user's name, email address, and password. You can also add a password hint if you want.
- Click on "Create account".
Method 3: Create a new user account using the Command Prompt
- Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
- Type "net user" and press Enter to open the User Accounts window.
- Type "net user
/add" and press Enter, replacing " " with the desired username. - Enter the new user's password and password hint (if desired) and press Enter.
Additional tips:
- You can also create a new user account using the Microsoft Account (MSA) sign-in option. To do this, go to the Settings app, click on "Accounts", and then click on "Your info" under the "Your account" section. Click on "Add a Microsoft account" and follow the prompts to create a new MSA.
- When creating a new user account, you can choose to create a standard user account or an administrator account. Standard user accounts have limited privileges and cannot make changes to system settings, while administrator accounts have full control over the system.
- You can also create a new user account using the Windows 10 installation media. To do this, insert the installation media, restart your computer, and follow the prompts to create a new user account during the installation process.