5 Ways to Create a Local User Account on Windows 11
5 Ways to Create a Local User Account on Windows 11
Learn how to create a local user account on Windows 11 with these simple methods, perfect for offline use or better privacy.
1. Using the Settings App
- Press Windows + I to open the Settings app.
- Navigate to Accounts > Family & other users.
- Click Add account under "Other users."
- Select I don’t have this person’s sign-in information.
- Click Add a user without a Microsoft account.
- Enter a username and password, then click Next to complete the process.
2. Using Control Panel
- Press Windows + R, type
control, and press Enter. - Go to User Accounts > Manage another account.
- Click Add a new user in PC settings.
- Follow the steps in the Settings app to add a local account.
3. Using Command Prompt
- Press Windows + S, type
cmd, and select Run as administrator. - Type the following command and press Enter:
net user Username Password /add - Replace
Usernamewith the desired account name andPasswordwith a secure password. - You will see a confirmation message if the account is created successfully.
4. Using PowerShell
- Press Windows + X and select Windows Terminal (Admin).
- Type the following command and press Enter:
New-LocalUser -Name "Username" -Password (ConvertTo-SecureString "Password" -AsPlainText -Force) -FullName "User's Full Name" -Description "Account Description" - Replace the placeholders with your desired details.
- Assign the account to a group using:
Add-LocalGroupMember -Group "Users" -Member "Username"
5. During Windows Setup
- When installing Windows 11, disconnect your device from the internet.
- On the account creation screen, select Offline account.
- Follow the prompts to create a local account with a username and password.
