Windows 11: How to create a local account

Windows 11 users are able to create local accounts or add accounts through an official Microsoft Online account. However, what is a local account in Windows? What are local accounts and why is it so valuable?

This tutorial will discuss the six options available to you to create Windows 11 Local Accounts. It also explains how to grant them administrator permissions.

What is a local user account?

You can create local accounts for users Windows 11 Windows 10 users are able to set up separate accounts from the same device (using Windows 10). The primary function of these accounts is to allow users with different settings to share the same computer without having to have access to files belonging to others.

You can also use local user accounts to have multiple accounts for different purposes. You can, for example, have one account to store your files while another is for files related to work.

Additionally, user accounts that are local have the advantage of being private. None of your data needs to be sent to a server. To set them up, they don’t require an internet connection nor an email address.

1. Windows 11 Setup allows you to create a local user account

You are currently in the course of Windows 11 activation for first time, You can also create a local user profile instead of using your Microsoft Account.

1. Choose your preferred setting during the set-up process Personal Use When asked if you would like to setup the computer for your personal or work use, answer “Yes.

2. You don’t need to sign in using a Microsoft account. Instead, you can select Sign-in options.

3. Choose Offline account, Skip for now If you are prompted, go back.

4. Select the username you would like to use and enter it Next.

5. Select the Password you choose and enter it Next.

6. Choose a security question Then, enter the answer. You can choose Next.

7. Complete the Windows Setup exactly as it is asked.

2. Windows Settings can be used to create a local Account

Once you’re done setting up your computer, you can set up local accounts through the Windows Settings.

1. In the box, type settings Start menu Select the Settings app.
2. Navigate to Accounts.

3. Select Family & other users.

4. Select the Add account button under Other Users.

5. Select the option you want to use in the dialogue box I don’t have this person’s sign-in information.

6. Select Add a user without a Microsoft account Choose and Next.

7. Please enter the username and password you choose.

8. After you’ve chosen your password, scroll down to set up security questions that will allow password retrieval.

9. Select NextRegister to Create an Accoun.
10. You can convert your new local account to an administrator account by going back to Accounts > Family & other users Click here to locate the account Other Users.
11. Select the option you want to use by pressing the right-hand drop down arrow Change account type button. You can change the options in this dialog box Standard User to Administrator Choose and OK.

3. Create a User Account in your Local Area with Netplwiz

Netplwiz can be used to create user accounts locally. To do so:

1. In the Taskbarsearch bar, Type Netplwiz and choose Run Command.

2. Select the appropriate option from the window User Accounts Add (Users can be found under the computer’s list).

3. Select Sign in without a Microsoft account (non-recommended).

4. Select Local account.

5. Please enter a username, and a password. Then, enter a hint for your password that you can recognize Next.

6. Select Finish Finalize the account creatio.

4. You can create a user account locally using the command prompt

You can create a local bank account by using Command Prompt: :

1. In the Start menu Type cmd in the search box Next, click Command Prompt to select Run as administrator.

2. The following command should be entered in the command prompt “net user password /add”, to replace username With your selected username password With a strong password This method does not allow you to create security questions. If you lose your password, it will be impossible for you to recover it.

3. Press Enter.
4. You can make this account an administrator by entering the following command in the command line USER-ACCOUNT Enter the username that you have chosen for your local account. Use the “Press” button Enter.
   net localgroup administrators USER-ACCOUNT /add
5. You can verify that the account was created by going to the Start menu. The new account will be displayed.

5. Powershell can be used to create a local user account

Powershell can be used to create a local account:

1. Enter PowerShell in the Taskbar search box and click on Select Run as administrator.

2. Enter the following command in the Command Line and hit the “Enter” key Enter: :

$Password = Read-Host -AsSecureString

3. Click on the “OK” button to enter your password for Windows 11 Local User Account Enter.
4. Enter the following code to replace USERNAME With the account numbe, USERS-NAME With the complete name of the user DESCRIPTION Please include a brief description of your account. Be sure to keep your quotation marks.

New-LocalUser “USERNAME” -Password $Password -FullName “USERS-NAME” -Description “DESCRIPTION”

5. Enter the following command to change USERNAME Enter the username that you have chosen ACCOUNT-TYPE To Users to request that the account be set up as standard. Administrators to grant admin rights.

Add-LocalGroupMember -Group “ACCOUNT-TYPE” -Member “USERNAME”

6. You can create a user account locally using the Computer Manager (Pro Only)

Windows 11 Pro The Computer Manager allows users to create user accounts locally. Windows 11 Home users will be unable to use this feature.

1. Click here Start menu Use the search bar to type computer management into the box and then select Computer Management.

2. Select System Tools In the upper left corner, click “Add to Cart” Local Users and Groups.
3. Click on the right-click icon Users andselect New User.
4. For a new account in your area, you will need a username or password.

Windows 11: Creating local user accounts

It’s easy to set up a Windows 11 local account. These accounts can be created as many times as you want and used to create separate work or private uses. You may also allow your loved ones to use your computer without having access your files. You have the option to choose!