How to create a new windows account

Creating a new Windows account is a straightforward process. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Method 1: Create a new user account using the built-in tool

  1. Click on the Start button () and select "Settings" (or press the Windows key + I).
  2. Click on "Accounts" (or "Family & other users" in Windows 10).
  3. Click on "Add a family member or other user" (or "Add a user" in Windows 10).
  4. Click on "I don't have this person's sign-in information" (or "Add a new user" in Windows 10).
  5. Enter the new user's name, email address, and password. You can also add a recovery email address and phone number.
  6. Choose the account type: "Standard user" or "Administrator". Standard users have limited access to the computer, while administrators have full control.
  7. Click "Next" and then "Finish".

Method 2: Create a new user account using the Command Prompt

  1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
  2. Type net user and press Enter to list all existing user accounts.
  3. Type net user <username> (replace <username> with the desired username) and press Enter to create a new user account.
  4. Follow the prompts to set the password and account type (Standard user or Administrator).

Method 3: Create a new user account using the Windows 10 Settings app

  1. Click on the Start button () and select "Settings" (or press the Windows key + I).
  2. Click on "Accounts" (or "Family & other users").
  3. Click on "Family & other users" (or "Other users" in Windows 10).
  4. Click on "Add a user" (or "Add a new user" in Windows 10).
  5. Enter the new user's name, email address, and password. You can also add a recovery email address and phone number.
  6. Choose the account type: "Standard user" or "Administrator".
  7. Click "Next" and then "Finish".

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