How do I create a new user in Windows?
Tip: You must have an Administrator account to create new accounts.
Tip: You must have an Administrator account to create new accounts.
- Windows 8 and Windows 10
- Windows Vista and Windows 7
- Windows XP
Creating a user in Windows 8 and 10
- Open the Control Panel.
- Click on User Accounts.
- Click Manage another account.
- Near the bottom of the window, click Add a new user in PC settings.
- Click on the + for either Add a family member or Add someone else to this PC to add a new account.
Tip: During the account creation process, you can choose the type of account to create, whether a standard user or admin user.
Create a user in Windows Vista and 7
- Open the Control Panel.
- Click on Add or remove user accounts.
- Click Create a new account.
- Enter the account name you want to use and the type of account. For most accounts, we'd suggest using "Standard user".
- Finally, click the Create Account button.
After the account has been created the name, password, picture, parental controls, and other settings can be changed by clicking the account in the account listing.
Creating a user in Windows XP
- Open the Control Panel.
- Open User Accounts.
- In the User Accounts window click the Create a new account link.
- Enter the name for the account and click Next.
- Select the account type. For most accounts, we'd suggest using a "Limited account".
- Finally, click the Create Account button.
After the account has been created the name, password, picture, parental controls, and other settings can be changed by clicking the account in the account listing.
Additional information
How do I switch users in Windows?
How to view users that can log into my Windows computer.
See the create and user definitions for related information and links.
Microsoft Windows help and support.
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