How to create new user on pc
Creating a new user on a PC is a relatively straightforward process. Here's a step-by-step guide:
Method 1: Create a new user account using the built-in User Accounts tool
- Click on the Start button (Windows key + X) and select "Settings."
- Click on "Accounts" and then click on "Family & other users."
- Click on "Add someone else to this PC."
- Enter the new user's name, email address, and password.
- Choose whether to create a Microsoft account or a local account.
- Microsoft account: This will link the new user's account to their Microsoft account, allowing them to access their account on other devices.
- Local account: This will create a new user account on the local PC only.
- Click "Next" and then "Finish."
Method 2: 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
*" and press Enter to create a new user account. Replace <username>
with the desired username. - Follow the prompts to set the password and other account settings.
Method 3: Create a new user account using the Control Panel
- Click on the Start button and select "Control Panel."
- Click on "User Accounts and Family Safety" and then click on "User Accounts."
- Click on "Manage another account" and then click on "Create a new account."
- Enter the new user's name, email address, and password.
- Choose whether to create a Microsoft account or a local account.
- Click "Next" and then "Finish."
Additional steps:
- To assign administrator privileges to the new user, follow these steps:
- Go to the User Accounts window (Method 1 or 2).
- Right-click on the new user account and select "Properties."
- Check the box next to "Administrator" under the "Group membership" section.
- To set up a new user's desktop and settings, follow these steps:
- Go to the User Accounts window (Method 1 or 2).
- Right-click on the new user account and select "Properties."
- Click on the "Desktop settings" tab.
- Choose the desktop settings you want to apply to the new user.
That's it! The new user account should now be created and ready to use.