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Create a new Windows user account

Create a user account

  1. Press the Windows + R keys to open the Run dialog box.

  2. In the Run dialog box, type the following text, and then press Enter:

    control nusrmgr.cpl
  3. Depending on your version of Windows, do one of the following:

Windows 11

  1. Click Manage another account, and then click Add a new user in PC settings.

  2. In Accounts window, under Other users, click Add account.

    Follow the on-screen instructions.

Windows 10

  1. Click Manage another account, and then click Add a new user in PC settings.

  2. In Accounts window, under Other users, click Add a user or Add someone.

  3. Click Create Account.

Windows 8

  1. Click Manage another account, and then click Add a new user in PC settings.

  2. In the Add a user screen, on the bottom left-hand corner, click Sign in without a Microsoft account. Select the account type as Local account, and continue to fill in all the required information.

  3. Click Create Account.

Windows 7

  1. Click Manage another account, and then click Create a new account.

    If User Account Control window appears, click Continue.

  2. Type a name for the account, and then select the account type as Standard.

  3. Click Create Account.

DocID: kb20090429125522EN
Last modified: 04/24/2025

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