Learn how to add user accounts in Windows 10 and Windows 11. With an account, each person has separate files, browser favorites, and a private desktop.

Jul 1, 2025 · These steps can show you how to add a new local user account to Windows 11. If you want, you can promote the account from a standard account (by default), to an …

Nov 17, 2025 · Hi Steve, Windows 11 doesn’t have the old Guest account anymore, but you can create a local standard account instead. Just go to Settings > Accounts > Other users, click …

Jan 16, 2025 · If you select the option "I don't have this person's login information", you can register a new email address and create a new Microsoft account. If you want to create a local …

Aug 19, 2025 · On Windows 11, adding an extra user means you're either creating a local account or connecting an existing Microsoft/Entra ID account. Once created, Windows will show “Other …

1 day ago · To add an additional account to the lock screen on Windows 11, you typically need to create a new user account on the device. Here are the steps to do that: Open Settings: Click …

Oct 23, 2025 · How to Create and Manage Local vs Microsoft Accounts in Windows 11 When you set up Windows 11, one of the first decisions you’ll face is whether to use a local account or a …

Nov 19, 2025 · You can simply create local user accounts, which don’t require an email address at all. In Windows 11, go to Settings → Accounts → Other users → Add account, then choose …

Aug 1, 2024 · There is no longer the option to sign in without using a microsoft account when you add a user.

Feb 2, 2023 · I am running Windows 11 and currently have one user account set up as an administrator. I am trying to create a second account that does not have any access to …