Create a local account in Windows 11 (add a new user)

Steps written for Windows 11 24H2, 25H2 and 26H2.

1. 1

   Open Other users

   Open Settings > Accounts > Other users. You can also press Windows key + R and run the command below.

   ms-settings:otherusers

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2. 2

   Add an account

   Next to Add other user, select Add account.

   

3. 3

   Skip the Microsoft account

   Select I don't have this person's sign-in information.

   

4. 4

   Choose a local account

   Select Add a user without a Microsoft account.

5. 5

   Name the account

   Type a user name and, if you want one, a password. If you set a password, Windows also asks for answers to security questions. Select Next.

6. 6

   Make it an administrator (optional)

   Back in Other users, select the new account, then Change account type next to Account options. Choose Administrator and select OK. For testing a problem, a standard account is usually enough.

7. 7

   Sign in to the new account

   Open Start, select your account picture and choose the new account. The first sign-in takes a few minutes while Windows sets up the profile.

Steps written for Windows 10 22H2.

Microsoft ended support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. Adding an account works as before.

1. 1

   Open Family & other users

   Select Start > Settings > Accounts > Family & other users.

2. 2

   Add someone

   Under Other users, select Add someone else to this PC.

3. 3

   Skip the Microsoft account

   Select I don't have this person's sign-in information, then Add a user without a Microsoft account.

4. 4

   Name the account

   Type a user name and, if you want one, a password and security answers. Select Next.

5. 5

   Sign in to the new account

   Open Start, select your account picture and choose the new account.