How to Add a Password to a Local Account in Windows 10

This updated guide explains how to Add a Password to a Local Account in Windows 10 through clear steps, practical examples, and important checks that help prevent common errors.

Please note that standard account holders cannot add passwords to their accounts, but only administrators can do this.

Some Note

Note 1 : While creating a password, make sure it includes at least one uppercase letter, a lowercase letter, a number and a special character for added security. Please do not use easy-to-guess passwords like 123, 12345, admin and passwords, as these are very commonly used passwords.

Note 2 : Remembering strong passwords is not an easy task, especially if you use a unique password for all your accounts. If the password is strong and not easy to remember, please create a Password Reset Disk so you can log in to Windows 10 even if you forget your account password. Alternatively, you can use this free password recovery tool to reset or recover passwords without booting into Windows 10.

Note 3 : You can add a password to a local account, even if you're logged into your account with a Microsoft account, but you must have admin rights on the PC.

Method 1: Add a Password to a Local Windows 10 Account Through the Settings App

Note that this method cannot add passwords to accounts other than the account you are currently logged into. If you may need to add a password to one of your local accounts, please refer to the instructions in method 2.

Step 1 : Open the Settings appby clicking the icon on the Start menu or pressing Win+I on the keyboard.

Step 2 : Click Accounts and then select Sign-in options.

Step 3 : Click the Password section, select the Add buttonto open the Create a password dialog box.

Add a Password to a Local Account in Windows 10 � Method 1: Add a Password to a Local Windows 10 Account Through the Settings

Click the Add button to open the Create a password dialog box

Step 4 : Enter a new password, enter the password again and then add a hint for the password if desired, then click the Next button .

Enter your new password

When you see the following screen, you need to click the Finish button to add the password to your local Windows 10 account. From here on, you'll need to enter the password to log in to your Windows 10 account.

Click the Finish button

Method 2: Add the Password to the Local Account in Windows 10 Through the Control Panel

Please note that when you add a password to a non-account account that you are logged into, your account will lose EFS encrypted files, personal certificates and stored passwords for websites or resources. network.

Step 1 : Open the Control Panel.

Step 2 : Click User Accounts . Click User Accounts again in the next window.

Add a Password to a Local Account in Windows 10 � Method 2: Add the Password to the Local Account in Windows 10 Through the

Click User Accounts

Step 3 : Click Manage another account . Click the Yes buttonif you see the User Account Control prompt . If you are logged in as an administrator, you will be asked to enter your password to continue.

Step 4 : Click the local account you may need to password protect. This will open Change an Account .

Step 5 : Click Create a password .

Step 6 : Enter the password, confirm a new password and add password suggestions (optional), then click Create a password .

Click Create a password

FAQ

What is the easiest way to Add a Password to a Local Account in Windows 10?

Start with the requirements in this guide, then follow each step in order. Check the result after every major change so problems are easier to identify.