If you have multiple people using your Windows 11 PC, you should create a different account for each of them so that they can have their own settings and apps. Here is the guide on; how to create a user account on Windows 11.
On Windows, you can create a user account without using a Microsoft Account and also with a Microsoft account. When you create a user account without a Microsoft account, it’s called a local account because all of your data; is saved locally.
How to Create a User Account on Windows 11
Here we will discuss; how to create both user accounts, one with a Microsoft account and another without a Microsoft account.
1. Add a New User using a Microsoft Account
If the user you want to add has a Microsoft account, then you can use these steps to add that user to your Windows 11 computer.
1. Click on the Windows icon to open the Start Menu, search for Settings and open it.
2. It will bring up the settings window. Click on the Account tab and click on the Family & other users option.
3. To create a user account with a Microsoft account, click the Add Account button next to the add other users option on Windows 11.
4. If the new user has a Microsoft account, enter the associated email address and click Next.
5. Now, enter your password.
6. After that, the Microsoft account is set as a new user account.
2. Add a New User without a Microsoft Account
You can also create a local account if the user does not have a Microsoft account. For that, follow the following steps:
1. Open Settings..
2. The settings window will appear. To create a user account on Windows 11 without a Microsoft account, go to the Account tab and select Family & other users.
3. To create a user account without a Microsoft account, click the Add Account button next to the add other users option.
4. It will open the Microsoft Account creation window. Now, select I do not have this person’s sign-in information to create a regular Windows 11 local account.
5. After that, click on Add a user without a Microsoft account to create a local user account on Windows 11.
6. Fill in your user name and password here. You also have to answer some security questions; in case you forget your password.
7. Click Next to save the data, and you’ve successfully created a new local user account.
3. Create a Guest Account
Using a separate guest account is a simple method to share your computer. For your guest users, Microsoft allows you to create a Guest Account on your Windows 11. As a result, they won’t be able to access the personal information stored on your machine. They can only use the limited software or apps that you permit them to use.
However, adding a Guest account on the new Windows 11 is slightly different. If you want to create a guest account for someone who isn’t a family member, you can create an account without a Microsoft account. You can create a local account for other users.
Here are the steps to create a guest account:
1. Open Settings.
2. Click on the Account tab and click on the Family & other users option to create a guest account on Windows 11.
3.. You’ll see two options here: one for family members and another for other users. To create a family user account, click Add Account next to the add a family member option and enter the Microsoft account credentials for the family member. To create a Microsoft account, if you don’t already have one, select Create one for a child.
4. Then restart your computer to apply the change. Now you will find two user account options on the log-in screen.
5. To create a guest account for other users without a Microsoft account, click the Add Account button next to the add other users option.
6. It will open the Microsoft Account creation window. Now, select I do not have this person’s sign-in information to create a regular Windows 11 local account.
7. After that, click on Add a user without a Microsoft account to create a local user account.
8. Now type Guest Account as the username; there is no need to create a password because this is a guest account. If you’re going to make a password, keep it simple.
9. Click Next to save.
10. After that, restart your computer to apply the change. Now you will find two user account options on the log-in screen.
How to Switch User Accounts on Windows 11
Having multiple users on a Windows 11 computer is an excellent method to ensure that each person who uses it has a positive experience. It is a good idea to have multiple user accounts; if your computer is used by different people because keeping files, settings, and apps segregated helps with security and privacy.
You can switch between user accounts without closing any apps or files you’re working on when you have multiple user accounts, which is excellent if you’re working on a shared Windows PC.
Here are a few ways to do so.
1. Switch Accounts from the Start Menu
If you are already logged in. You can switch user accounts straight from the Windows Start menu.
1. Click on the Start Menu or Windows Icon from the taskbar.
2. Click on the profile image in the lower-left corner of the menu. This brings up a contextual menu that includes a list of all the users.
3. Now select the user you want to switch over. After that, enter the user account password to use the account.
2. Switch Accounts Using Alt+F4
You can also use another method. To do so, go to the Windows desktop and press Alt + F4 on the keyboard. The Shut Down Windows dialogue will appear. Select Switch User from the drop-down menu that appears after clicking the down arrow next to the text field.
Next, press the [Enter] key on your keyboard or click OK. After that, you will be to the login screen, where you can choose a user account and enter your password.
Note
If you have any active windows or apps, this shortcut will close the window; that is currently open.
3. Switch Accounts from Windows Terminal
If you are a pro user or want to feel like a hacker, then you can use the Windows Terminal. This method only works on Windows 11 Pro or higher.
For that, you need to open the Windows Terminal as an admin. To do so:
1. Right-click on the Windows icon or the Start Menu icon and select Windows Terminal (Admin) from the menu.
2. Next, run this command on the Windows Terminal
tsdiscon
Once you run the command, your screen will lock. Unlock the screen and select the user account you would like to switch over. Now enter your password. You can also; lock your screen using the Windows + L keyboard shortcut.
How to Delete a User Account in Windows 11
The Windows operating system allows you to create multiple user accounts, enabling different users to have their own personalized environments. This feature is especially useful when multiple people share the same Windows 11 computer.
However, unused accounts can take up significant storage space, so it’s often a good idea to delete them.
1. Using Settings
Here’s how you can use Settings to delete user account in Windows 11:
1. Click on the windows icon to open the Start Menu, search for Settings, and open it.
2. Click on the Account tab and click on the Family & other users option.
3. Here you will find the list of users registered on your Windows 11 computer. Select the user; that you want to remove, and click Remove from the Account and data section.
4. Finally, select Delete account and data, and you will be good to go. It will delete all your downloaded files, documents, photos, music, and other files.
Note
It will only delete all the data associated with that particular user.
2. Using Control Panel
There is another way of deleting a user account from windows 11. You can use the control panel to delete the user account. For that, follow the following steps:
1. Click on the Start Button, search for the control panel, and open it.
2. Here you will find all the Control Panel settings. You can use this Settings panel to adjust your windows computer settings. To delete the user account click on the User Account option.
3. Here, on the user accounts settings panel. Click on the User Accounts option.
4. On this settings window, you can make changes to your user account. If you are not getting the all-user account list, click on the Manage another account option to see all the registered users.
5. Now choose the user you would like to delete.
6. To delete the user account for your windows computer, click on the Delete the account option.
7. Finally, click on the Delete files option if you want to delete the files related to the particular user. Also, you can keep the files by clicking on the Keep files option if you wish.
That’s it; this is how you can create a new user account on Windows 11. Also, we have discussed how to switch user accounts on Windows 11. I hope this guide helped you; to create multiple users and manage the user account on a Windows 11 PC.
