How to create new user in windows 10
Creating a new user account in Windows 10 is a straightforward process. Here are the steps:
Method 1: Create a new user account using the Settings app
- Click on the Start button and select the Settings icon (it looks like a gear).
- Click on "Accounts" from the Settings menu.
- 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
- Open the Command Prompt as an administrator. To do this, right-click on the Start button and select "Command Prompt (Admin)".
- Type the following command and press Enter:
net user <username> *
- Replace
<username>
with the name you want to give the new user account. - Follow the prompts to set the password and other account settings.
Additional tips
- 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.
- If you're creating a new user account for a child or someone who doesn't have a Microsoft account, you'll need to create a local account instead of a Microsoft account.
- You can also create a new user account using the Windows 10 built-in tool, "User Account Manager". To do this, search for "User Account Manager" in the Start menu, and then follow the prompts to create a new user account.