How To Create Local Account On Windows 11

Usually, you would want to set up a device with a Microsoft account since it offers more benefits, like seamless integration with various services and syncing for files and settings across devices. However, if you feel that the cloud-powered account type is not for you, creating a local account that doesn’t connect to the Microsoft services using the Settings app, Command Prompt, and PowerShell is possible. This guide will teach you three different approaches to creating a local account on Windows 11. (See also this video tutorial with the instructions in the Pureinfotech YouTube channel.)

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Create local account on Windows 11 22H2

To create a local account from the Settings app on Windows 11 22H2, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, the new account will appear on Windows 11, and the new user should be able to log in as a standard user or administrator, depending on the account type settings.

Create local account on Windows 11 21H2

To create a local account from the Settings app on Windows 11 21H2, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, the new account will appear on Windows 11, and the new user should be able to log in as a standard user or administrator, depending on the account type settings.

Create local account from Command Prompt on Windows 11

It is faster to create and manage an account using Command Prompt if you are comfortable typing commands. To create a local standard or administrator account on Windows 11 with Command Prompt: If you want to test the new changes, sign out, and you will notice the new user account sitting in the screen’s bottom-left corner. Then select the new user account and sign in.

In the command, change USER-NAME and PASSWORD with the credentials you want to use for the new user account. In the command, replace USER-ACCOUNT with the account name you want to add to the administrators’ group.

Create local account from PowerShell on Windows 11

To create an account without a Microsoft account with PowerShell, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, the new local account will be available on Windows 11 with full access using administrative privileges.

In the command, change NEW-ACCOUNT-NAME for the account name and USER-FULL-NAME for the user’s full name. Also, replace DESCRIPTION with the description you want to use for the account.

In the command, change NEW-ACCOUNT-NAME for the account name. In the above command, we add the new account to the Administrators group, which gives the user full access to the device. If you want the user to have limited access, add the account to the Users group, making the account a “Standard User.” All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.