New User added to my computer

James Martinez 0 Reputation points
2026-06-16T11:32:57.43+00:00

I need to add a user to my laptop and create a user for Windows

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Family and online safety
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    2026-06-16T11:33:27.2133333+00:00

    To add a new user account on a Windows 10 home laptop and let that person sign in:

    1. Open Settings from the Start menu.
    2. Select Accounts.
    3. Select Other user (or Family & other users, depending on your build).
    4. Under Add other user, select Add account.
    5. Choose how to set up the account:
      • If the person already has a Microsoft account, enter their email address and follow the prompts.
      • If they do not have a Microsoft account, enter their existing email and select Sign up for a new email address, or
      • Select I don't have this person's sign-in information, then choose Add a user without a Microsoft account to create a local account.
    6. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish creating the account.

    If the new user needs administrator rights (for example, to install apps):

    1. Go back to Settings > Accounts > Other user.
    2. Under Other users, select the account you just created.
    3. Select Change account type.
    4. In Account type, choose Administrator, then select OK.

    Note: Limit administrator accounts to only those who really need full control of the device to reduce security risks.


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  2. Senthil kumar 2,410 Reputation points
    2026-06-16T11:43:29.0966667+00:00

    Hi @James Martinez

    Goto Settings->Accounts->OtherUsers->Add Users.

    Thanks.

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