How to Create a New Local User Account in Windows 10

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This article will show you how to create a new local user account on your Windows 10 computer. A local user account is different than a Microsoft account because with a local account, you don't need a Microsoft email address. Follow Method 1 if you are signed in to an Administrator account; follow Method 2 if you are signed in to a Standard account.

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    button and select the settings gear
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    It's under the "Other people" category at the bottom, which means you might have to scroll down. Doing so will prompt a window to appear.
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    Type a username and optionally, enter a password. If entering a password, you need to add a password hint.
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    The account will appear under the "Other people" header.
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      • To change the account type to administrator, click the name of the account under the "Other people" header, click Change account type , click Administrator from the dropdown, and click OK .
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      • It is recommended to create a password to prevent your new account from unauthorized access, but you don't have to.
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      • If you are creating a password, make sure you write it down and keep it in a safe place.
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      Warnings

      • If you don't create a password, an unauthorized person can access your account just by clicking "Sign in".
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      • If you forget the password for a local account, there's no way to recover the password.
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      References

      1. https://support.microsoft.com/en-ca/help/4026923/windows-create-a-local-user-or-administrator-account-in-windows-10

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      1. Open Settings (Start > Settings).
      2. Click Accounts .
      3. Click Family & other people to the left.
      4. Click + Add someone else to this PC .
      5. Click I don't have this person's sign-in information .
      6. Click Add a user without a Microsoft account .
      7. Enter all the details and click Next . A password is optional.

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