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How to Create Local Account in Windows 10

By: Waseem Patwegar

When there are multiple users on common family computer, it is better to create a separate Local User Account for them. You can find below the steps to Create Local Account in Windows 10.

Create A Local User Account in Windows 10

Create Local Account in Windows 10

When you setup a New computer or Reinstall Windows 10, you will be prompted to use or create a Microsoft Account, which can be used to login to the computer.

If you prefer not to use a Microsoft Account for day-to-day computing, you can either Convert Microsoft Account into Local User Account or create a New Local User Account.

There is no limit to the number of Local Accounts that you can create in Windows 10 computer. Also, you can grant Admin Privileges to any Local Account on your computer.

1. Steps to Create Local User Account in Windows 10

1. Go to Settings > Accounts > select Family & other users in the left-pane. In the right-pane, click on Add someone else to this PC option.

Add A User to Windows 10 PC

2. On the next screen, click on I don’t have this person’s sign-in information link.

Do Not Have Persons Sign-in Information

3. On Create Account screen, click on Add a user without a Microsoft account option.

Add user without Microsoft account

4. On the next screen, you will see the familiar Windows Account creation screen. Enter User Name, Password, re-enter the Password and click on Next.

Create Local User Account in Windows 10

When you click Next, Windows will take you back to Accounts screen where you will be able to see the New Local User Account that you just created.

Note: You need to be logged in as an Administrator in order to create New User Account using above steps.

2. Change Local Account to Administrator Account

By default, Windows 10 creates Local User Accounts with standard or limited privileges, but you can grant Admin Privileges to any Local Account on your computer.

1. Go Settings > Accounts > select Family & Other Users in the left-pane. In the right-pane, select the Local Account and click on Change Account Type button.

Change Account Type Option in Windows 10

2. On the next screen, click on the Down Arrow under Account Type and select the Administrator option.

Change Windows Account to Admin

3. Click OK to complete the User Account Type change on your computer.

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