{"id":138856,"date":"2025-12-24T07:00:15","date_gmt":"2025-12-24T12:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/?p=138856"},"modified":"2025-12-24T09:32:46","modified_gmt":"2025-12-24T14:32:46","slug":"create-local-administrator-account-windows-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/create-local-administrator-account-windows-11\/","title":{"rendered":"How to create local administrator account on Windows 11"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"sum\">\n<li>To create a local administrator account on Windows 11, open <strong>Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Accounts<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Other users<\/strong>, click the <strong>&#8220;Add account&#8221;<\/strong> button, select the <strong>&#8220;I don&#8217;t have this person&#8217;s sign-in information&#8221;<\/strong> option, and click the <strong>&#8220;Add a user without a Microsoft account&#8221;<\/strong> option to create an administrator account. Finally, select the local account, click the <strong>&#8220;Change account type&#8221;<\/strong> button, and choose the <strong>&#8220;Administrator&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>UPDATED 12\/24\/2025:<\/strong> On <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/windows-11\">Windows 11<\/a>, a local administrator account gives the user full access to the device, allowing them to change personal and system settings, install applications, and manage other users.<\/p>\n<p>The only caveat is that when you create a new local account, Windows 11 sets it up as a &#8220;Standard&#8221; account, limited to essential tasks. A user with this type of account can only change some personalization settings and run apps, and they can&#8217;t change system settings, install or uninstall apps, or manage other users.<\/p>\n<section class=\"custom-related-posts-wrapper\"><span class=\"custom-related-posts-heading\">Related<\/span><div class=\"custom-related-posts-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/enable-administrator-account-windows-11\/\" class=\"custom-related-post-item\" data-umami-event=\"related_inpost_clicked\" data-umami-event-name=\"How to enable Administrator account on Windows 11\"><div class=\"custom-related-post-thumbnail\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/enable-administrator-account-windows-11-hero.webp?fit=300%2C188&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to enable Administrator account on Windows 11\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div><span class=\"custom-related-post-title\">How to enable Administrator account on Windows 11<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/section>\n<p>In this <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/how-to\">guide<\/a>, I will show you several ways to create an administrator account on Windows 11 using Settings, Command Prompt, and PowerShell.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"toc\">\n<li><a href=\"#create_local_account_settings_windows11\">Create local administrator account using Settings on Windows 11<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#create_local_account_console_windows11\">Create local administrator account using Computer Management on Windows 11<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#create_local_account_cmd_windows11\">Create local administrator account using Command Prompt on Windows 11<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#create_local_account_powershell_windows11\">Create local administrator account using PowerShell on Windows 11<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#faqs_create_local_account_powershell_windows11\">FAQs about creating a local administrator account on Windows 11<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"create_local_account_settings_windows11\">Create local administrator account using Settings on Windows 11<\/h2>\n<p>To create a local administrator account on Windows 11, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Settings<\/strong> on Windows 11.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Accounts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Other users<\/strong> tab.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Add account<\/strong> button under the &#8220;Other users&#8221; section.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-183823\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/windows-11-create-local-acount.webp?resize=827%2C404&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 add new account\" width=\"827\" height=\"404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/windows-11-create-local-acount.webp?w=885&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 885w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/windows-11-create-local-acount.webp?resize=300%2C146&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/windows-11-create-local-acount.webp?resize=150%2C73&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;I don&#8217;t have this person&#8217;s sign-in information&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134685\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/no-peson-signin-info-account-setup.jpg?resize=654%2C634&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Skip Microsoft account option\" width=\"654\" height=\"634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/no-peson-signin-info-account-setup.jpg?w=654&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 654w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/no-peson-signin-info-account-setup.jpg?resize=300%2C291&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/no-peson-signin-info-account-setup.jpg?resize=592%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 592w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/no-peson-signin-info-account-setup.jpg?resize=150%2C145&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;Add a user without a Microsoft account&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134686\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-local-account-option.jpg?resize=654%2C634&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 local account option\" width=\"654\" height=\"634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-local-account-option.jpg?w=654&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 654w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-local-account-option.jpg?resize=300%2C291&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-local-account-option.jpg?resize=592%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 592w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/windows-11-local-account-option.jpg?resize=150%2C145&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Create a Windows 11 administrator account by confirming a name and password.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-169754\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/create-local-account-settings-widnows-11.webp?resize=654%2C901&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 local account settings\" width=\"654\" height=\"901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/create-local-account-settings-widnows-11.webp?w=654&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 654w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/create-local-account-settings-widnows-11.webp?resize=218%2C300&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 218w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/create-local-account-settings-widnows-11.webp?resize=417%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 417w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/create-local-account-settings-widnows-11.webp?resize=109%2C150&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 109w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Configure the security questions to recover the account if the password is lost.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Optional) Select the newly created account and click the <strong>&#8220;Change account type&#8221;<\/strong> button to <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/change-standard-account-administrator-windows-11\/\">change the account from Standard to Administrator<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-183824\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/windows-11-change-account-type.webp?resize=827%2C428&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 change account type\" width=\"827\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/windows-11-change-account-type.webp?w=885&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 885w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/windows-11-change-account-type.webp?resize=300%2C155&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/windows-11-change-account-type.webp?resize=150%2C78&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Choose the <strong>Administrator<\/strong> option using\u00a0the &#8220;Account type&#8221; setting.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-169752\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/change-account-admin-windows-11.webp?resize=682%2C330&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Change account from Standard to Administrator\" width=\"682\" height=\"330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/change-account-admin-windows-11.webp?w=682&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 682w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/change-account-admin-windows-11.webp?resize=300%2C145&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/change-account-admin-windows-11.webp?resize=150%2C73&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After you complete the steps, the new account will be created on Windows 11.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"create_local_account_console_windows11\">Create local administrator account using Computer Management on Windows 11<\/h2>\n<p>If you use the Computer Management app, you can create a new account or enable the default &#8220;Administrator&#8221; account.<\/p>\n<h3>Create admin account<\/h3>\n<p>To create an admin local account through Computer Management, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>Computer Management<\/strong> and click the top result to open the app.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Expand<strong> Local Users and Groups<\/strong> on the left pane.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Right-click the Users folder and choose the <strong>&#8220;New User&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-169758\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/computer-management-new-user.webp?resize=827%2C462&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Computer Management new user option \" width=\"827\" height=\"462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/computer-management-new-user.webp?w=834&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 834w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/computer-management-new-user.webp?resize=300%2C168&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/computer-management-new-user.webp?resize=150%2C84&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Confirm the user name.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-169759\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/create-admin-account-compmanagement.webp?resize=380%2C386&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Computer Management new user settings\" width=\"380\" height=\"386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/create-admin-account-compmanagement.webp?w=380&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 380w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/create-admin-account-compmanagement.webp?resize=295%2C300&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 295w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/create-admin-account-compmanagement.webp?resize=148%2C150&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 148w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick tip:<\/strong> The full name and description are optional settings.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Create a password for the account.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Optional) Clear the <strong>&#8220;User must change password at next logon&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>(Optional) Check the <strong>&#8220;Password never expires&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Create<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Close<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Right-click the newly created account and choose the <strong>&#8220;Properties&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-169760\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/account-properties-compmagmt.webp?resize=827%2C462&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Computer Management user properties\" width=\"827\" height=\"462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/account-properties-compmagmt.webp?w=834&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 834w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/account-properties-compmagmt.webp?resize=300%2C168&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/account-properties-compmagmt.webp?resize=150%2C84&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Member Of<\/strong> tab.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Add<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-169761\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/local-account-add-user-group.webp?resize=400%2C455&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Computer Management add user group\" width=\"400\" height=\"455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/local-account-add-user-group.webp?w=400&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/local-account-add-user-group.webp?resize=264%2C300&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 264w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/local-account-add-user-group.webp?resize=132%2C150&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 132w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the <strong>Administrators<\/strong>\u00a0group in the box.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-169762\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/local-account-add-administgrators-group.webp?resize=457%2C251&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Computer Management add Administrators group to account\" width=\"457\" height=\"251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/local-account-add-administgrators-group.webp?w=457&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 457w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/local-account-add-administgrators-group.webp?resize=300%2C165&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/local-account-add-administgrators-group.webp?resize=150%2C82&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 457px) 100vw, 457px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Check Name<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Apply<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After you complete the steps, the new administrator account will be created on Windows 11.<\/p>\n<h3>Enable default Administrator account<\/h3>\n<p>If you have to enable the system&#8217;s default <strong>&#8220;Administrator&#8221;<\/strong> account instead, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>Computer Management<\/strong> and click the top result to open the app.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Expand<strong> Local Users and Groups<\/strong> on the left pane.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>Users<\/strong> item.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Right-click the <strong>Administrator<\/strong> user on the right side and select the <strong>Properties<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-138864\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/computer-management-users-properties.webp?resize=781%2C368&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Computer Management open user properties\" width=\"781\" height=\"368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/computer-management-users-properties.webp?w=781&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 781w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/computer-management-users-properties.webp?resize=300%2C141&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/computer-management-users-properties.webp?resize=150%2C71&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 781px) 100vw, 781px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Clear the <strong>&#8220;Account is a disabled&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-138863\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/enable-default-administrator-account-windows-11.webp?resize=400%2C455&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Enable default admin account\" width=\"400\" height=\"455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/enable-default-administrator-account-windows-11.webp?w=400&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/enable-default-administrator-account-windows-11.webp?resize=264%2C300&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 264w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/enable-default-administrator-account-windows-11.webp?resize=132%2C150&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 132w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Apply<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, the built-in Administrator account will be enabled on the computer.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"create_local_account_cmd_windows11\">Create local administrator account from Command Prompt on Windows 11<\/h2>\n<p>To create a local administrator account from Command Prompt, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>Command Prompt<\/strong>, right-click the top result, and select the <strong>Run as administrator<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command to create a new account and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>net user USER-NAME PASSWORD \/add<\/pre>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134689\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/create-local-account-wineows-11-command.jpg?resize=827%2C345&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Create local account command\" width=\"827\" height=\"345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/create-local-account-wineows-11-command.jpg?w=893&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 893w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/create-local-account-wineows-11-command.jpg?resize=300%2C125&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/create-local-account-wineows-11-command.jpg?resize=150%2C63&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the command, change <strong>&#8220;USER-NAME&#8221; <\/strong>and <strong>&#8220;PASSWORD&#8221; <\/strong>with the credentials you want to use for the new user account.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command to make the newly created account an administrator and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>net localgroup administrators USER-ACCOUNT \/add<\/pre>\n<p>In the command, replace <strong>&#8220;USER-ACCOUNT&#8221;<\/strong> with the account name you want to add to the administrators&#8217; group.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After you complete the steps, the administrator account will be created on Windows 11.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"create_local_account_powershell_windows11\">Create local administrator account from PowerShell on Windows 11<\/h2>\n<p>To create a local administrator account from PowerShell, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>PowerShell<\/strong>, right-click the top result, and select the <strong>Run as administrator <\/strong>option.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command to temporarily store the password inside a string in the &#8220;$Password&#8221; variable and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>$Password = Read-Host -AsSecureString<\/pre>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the password for the new Windows 11 admin account and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command to create the new administrator account with PowerShell and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>New-LocalUser \"NEW-ACCOUNT-NAME\" -Password $Password -FullName \"USER-FULL-NAME\" -Description \"DESCRIPTION\"<\/pre>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134691\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/powershell-create-local-account-windows11.jpg?resize=827%2C345&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"PowerShell create account\" width=\"827\" height=\"345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/powershell-create-local-account-windows11.jpg?w=893&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 893w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/powershell-create-local-account-windows11.jpg?resize=300%2C125&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/powershell-create-local-account-windows11.jpg?resize=150%2C63&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1.2rem;\">In the command, change\u00a0<\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 1.2rem;\">&#8220;NEW-ACCOUNT-NAME&#8221;<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1.2rem;\">\u00a0to the account name and\u00a0<\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 1.2rem;\">&#8220;USER-FULL-NAME&#8221;<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1.2rem;\"> to the user&#8217;s full name.<\/span>\u00a0Also, replace <strong>&#8220;DESCRIPTION&#8221;<\/strong> with the description you want to use for the account.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Type the following command to add the account to the Administrators user group and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<pre>Add-LocalGroupMember -Group \"Administrators\" -Member \"NEW-ACCOUNT-NAME\"<\/pre>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134692\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/change-account-type-powershell-win11.jpg?resize=827%2C190&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"PowerShell change account type\" width=\"827\" height=\"190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/change-account-type-powershell-win11.jpg?w=893&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 893w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/change-account-type-powershell-win11.jpg?resize=300%2C69&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/change-account-type-powershell-win11.jpg?resize=150%2C34&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the command, change <strong>NEW-ACCOUNT-NAME<\/strong> for the account name.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, a new local administrator account will be created on Windows 11, granting the user full access to the device.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"faqs_create_local_account_powershell_windows11\">FAQs about creating a local administrator account on Windows 11<\/h3>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) and answers about the different ways of creating a local administrator account on Windows 11.<\/p>\n<h4>What is a local administrator account on Windows 11?<\/h4>\n<p>A local administrator account is a user account that is not connected to a Microsoft account and has full administrative privileges. It can change system settings, install or remove apps, manage other users, and access all areas of the operating system.<\/p>\n<h4>Why does Windows 11 create new local accounts as Standard by default?<\/h4>\n<p>For security reasons, Windows 11 limits newly created local accounts to the Standard role. This reduces the risk of accidental or malicious system changes. You must manually promote the account to Administrator after creation.<\/p>\n<h4>Can I create a local administrator account without a Microsoft account?<\/h4>\n<p>Yes. During account creation in Settings, select <strong>&#8220;I don&#8217;t have this person&#8217;s sign-in information,&#8221;<\/strong> then <strong>&#8220;Add a user without a Microsoft account&#8221;<\/strong> to create a fully local account that can later be assigned administrator privileges.<\/p>\n<h4>What is the difference between a Standard account and an Administrator account?<\/h4>\n<p>A Standard account can run apps and change limited personalization settings, but it cannot install software, modify system-wide settings, or manage other users. An Administrator account has unrestricted access to the system.<\/p>\n<h4>Is the built-in Administrator account the same as a regular admin account?<\/h4>\n<p>No. The built-in Administrator account has elevated privileges and fewer security restrictions, including the ability to bypass <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/disable-user-account-control-uac-windows-11\/\">User Account Control (UAC)<\/a> in many scenarios. It is disabled by default and should only be enabled temporarily for troubleshooting.<\/p>\n<h4>Is it safe to enable the default Administrator account?<\/h4>\n<p>It can be safe if used briefly and with a strong password, but it is not recommended for daily use. Leaving it enabled increases the system&#8217;s attack surface, especially for devices connected to the internet.<\/p>\n<h4>Can I create an administrator account if I am not already an admin?<\/h4>\n<p>No. Creating or promoting an account to Administrator requires existing administrative privileges. If you do not have admin access, you must sign in with an administrator account or recover one.<\/p>\n<h4>Which method is best for creating a local administrator account?<\/h4>\n<p>The Settings app is the easiest method for most users. Computer Management provides more granular control, while Command Prompt and PowerShell are best suited for advanced users, automation, or recovery scenarios.<\/p>\n<h4>Can I convert an existing Standard account into an administrator account?<\/h4>\n<p>Yes. Any local or Microsoft account can be promoted to Administrator through Settings, Computer Management, or command-line tools, as long as you are signed in with admin privileges.<\/p>\n<h4>Can I delete the administrator account later?<\/h4>\n<p>Yes. Any administrator account can be removed through Settings or Computer Management, except the account currently in use. Always ensure at least one administrator account remains on the system to avoid lockout.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Update December 24, 2024:<\/strong> This guide has been updated to ensure accuracy and reflect changes to the process.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Windows 11 lets you create a local administrator account using Settings, Computer Management, Command Prompt, and PowerShell, and here&#8217;s how.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":183826,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[23],"tags":[97,19,2715,2576],"class_list":["post-138856","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-windows","tag-difficulty-level-advanced","tag-how-to","tag-windows-11","tag-windows-help"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to create local administrator account on Windows 11 - Pureinfotech<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"To create a local administrator on Windows 11 account, use the Accounts settings page, Command Prompt, and PowerShell. 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