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How to Create a New Local User Account in Windows 10

This article will show you how to create a new local user account on your Windows 10 computer. A local user account is different than a Microsoft account because with a local account, you don't need a Microsoft email address. Follow Method...
Method 1 of 2:

Using Windows Settings (Administrator Account Required)

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    Open the Settings app. Click the Start
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    button and select the settings gear
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    Go to the Accounts category.
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    Select Family & other people from the left pane.
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    Click + Add someone else to this PC. It's under the "Other people" category at the bottom, which means you might have to scroll down. Doing so will prompt a window to appear.
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    Wait a few seconds for the content to load.
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    Click "I don't have this person's sign-in information". It's the link at the bottom of the window that just appeared.
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    Click the "Add a user without a Microsoft account" link.
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    Fill out the details. Type a username and optionally, enter a password. If entering a password, you need to add a password hint.
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    Click the Next button.
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    Finished. The account will appear under the "Other people" header.
Method 2 of 2:

Using Control Panel (No Administrator Account Required) - Does Not Apply To Version 1709/Fall Creator's Update 2017 and Newer

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    Open Control Panel, and navigate to User Accounts.
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    If you were in category view, you will need to click User Accounts one more time.
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    Click "Manage Another Account". You may be prompted by UAC.
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    Click "Add a user account" below the box with the existing accounts.
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    At the bottom of the pop-up, click "Sign in without a Microsoft account (not recommended)".
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    Click "Local Account" at the bottom of the popup.
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    Enter a Username, Password, and Password Hint. If you are creating a password, you will need to confirm your password in the Reenter password box. You can also create a password hint. The password hint will be displayed after one incorrect password attempt. If you don't want a password hint, leave that box blank. If you don't want a password at all, only fill in the username box and leave the rest blank. Click "Next" at the bottom of the popup when you are done.
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    Click "Finish" at the bottom of the popup.
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    Switch over to your new account. Enter your new password if you have one. You will need to wait a few moments for your account to be prepared for first use. After this is completed, your new account is ready to use!
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