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Add a separate local Windows account without reusing another person's profile. Open Settings > Accounts > Other users and add a user without a Microsoft.

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Windows Administration


# How to Create a Local User Account




## How do I create a Local User Account?




Open Settings \> Accounts \> Other users and add a user without a Microsoft account.




Add a separate local Windows account without reusing another person's profile.




Updated 
September 2, 2026
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 7 min
Applies to: Windows, Windows 10, Windows 11


 


Follow the steps in order and stop if the screen or target does not match what is described. Use administrator access only when the task requires it.




**Before you begin**


Save open work. Confirm that you are working on the intended computer and that you are authorized to make the change.




## Use separate accounts




Do not share one person's account or password with another user.




## Open Other users




Press Windows + I, select Accounts, then Other users or Family & other users.




## Start Add account




Select Add account. Choose the option for someone without sign-in information, then Add a user without a Microsoft account.




## Create the account




Enter a unique user name, a strong password, and accurate recovery questions where offered.




## Keep standard privileges




Leave the account as Standard User unless it genuinely needs administrator rights.




## Test sign-in




Sign out and verify the new account can sign in and access only the intended resources.




**Verify the result**


Repeat the relevant check and confirm the intended result before considering the task complete.


 


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