How to create a New Local Account in Windows 10

Description: This article will show how to create a new local account in Windows 10.

  1. At the bottom right hand corner of the screen, open the notification center.
    Windows 10 System Tray, Notification Icon
  2. Select the option for all settings.
    Windows 10 Notifications All Settings
  3. This will open the settings menu. Select Accounts.
    Windows 10 Settings, Accounts
  4. This will open the accounts page. Choose Other users.
    Windows 10 Accounts, Other Users
  5. Select the Add someone else to this PC option
    Windows 10 Accounts, Add Someone
  6. At the bottom of the window that opens, select I don’t have this person’s sign-in information.
    Windows 10 Accounts, Other User Sign In
  7. Once again at the bottom of the screen, click Add a user without a Microsoft account.
    Windows 10 Other User, Microsoft Account
  8. Enter in the information for the account and then click Next.
    • User Name
    • Password
    • Confirm Password
    • Password Hint
    Windows 10 Create Account
  9. This will create the new local account.
    Windows 10 Accounts, New Account Displayed

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