How to Create a New Local User Account in Windows 10
Method 1 of 2:
Using Windows Settings (Administrator Account Required)
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Open the Settings app. Click the Startbutton and select the settings gear
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Go to the Accounts category. -
Select Family & other people from the left pane. -
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. -
Wait a few seconds for the content to load. -
Click "I don't have this person's sign-in information". It's the link at the bottom of the window that just appeared. -
Click the "Add a user without a Microsoft account" link. -
Fill out the details. Type a username and optionally, enter a password. If entering a password, you need to add a password hint. -
Click the Next button. -
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. -
If you were in category view, you will need to click User Accounts one more time. -
Click "Manage Another Account". You may be prompted by UAC. -
Click "Add a user account" below the box with the existing accounts. -
At the bottom of the pop-up, click "Sign in without a Microsoft account (not recommended)". -
Click "Local Account" at the bottom of the popup. -
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. -
Click "Finish" at the bottom of the popup. -
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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