If you want more than one administrator account on your Windows 10 computer/laptop then you just have to follow simple steps which are mentioned below. As creating a new user account in Windows 10 is a fairly simple task and within a minutes you can do this without any hassle. As today’s post will guide you through step by step process on creating a new administrator account in Windows 10.
There are different methods to do so basically, you can either directly create a local administrator account or you can create admin account using a Microsoft account. But before starting the process you must have to sign in as an administrator in order to create a new administrator account. You cannot create an admin account from a standard account. So, Let’s have a look at the process and simply follow it.
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Create a Local Administrator Account
To create a local administrator account in Windows 10 you have to follow the steps given below:
Step-1: First you need to click on the Start menu and here click on the Setting button.
Step-2: Now in the setting window click on the System option.
Step-3: Once you click on the system option now you have to select the Family and other people option which is available on the left pane of the screen.
Step-4: Now on the right side of the window under the Other people section you have to click on the Add someone else to this PC option.
Step-5: After that, You can now see “How will this person sign in” screen. Here you have to click on I don’t have this person’s sign-in information link.
Step-6: Once you click on the link you can see a new window with Let’s create your account page and here you have to click on Add a user without a Microsoft account link.
Step-7: Now you have to type in a name for your new administrator account. If you want to password protect it then, in that case, enter a password for the same, re-enter the password, type a hint.
Step-8: Once you fill all the information now finally click on the Next button to create a new user account.
By default, the Windows 10 creates a standard user account. So, in order to make the newly created account an administrator account, you need to complete the process.
Step-9: Navigate to the following path
Settings > Accounts > Family & other people
Step-10: Now on the right side of the window under Other people section, you will see all accounts, including the newly created account. Click on the newly created user account, and then click on the Change account type button.
Step-11: Now under Account type option from the drop-down dialog you have to choose Administrator account.
Step-12: Once you select the account finally you have to click on the Ok button to complete the process.
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Create Admin Account using a Microsoft account
To create the admin account using a Microsoft account you need to follow the steps given below.
Step-1: Click on the Start menu and here click on the Setting button.
Step-2: Now in the setting window click on the System option.
Step-3: Once you click on the system option now you have to select the Family and other people option which is available on the left pane of the screen.
Step-4: Now on the right side of the window under the Other people section you have to click on the Add someone else to this PC option.
Step-5: After that, a new page will open and here you have to type in your Microsoft account email address. Once you enter the email address now click on the Next button to save the address.
Step-6: If the enteredemail ID is valid and is not being used for the another account on the same computer or laptop, you will see the following page and here click on the Next button.
Step-7: Now, on the Family and other people page, under Other people section you have click on the newly created account to see the Change account type and Remove buttons. Here click on the Change account type button.
Step-8: Now under Account type, from the drop down menu select the Administrator option.
Step-9: Once you have selected the account type finally click on the OK button to make the account an administrator account.
step-10: If you want to sign-in to the newly created admin account first you have to log out of the current account or simply press Windows logo key and L simultaneously to see the lock screen. Press Enter key to see the login or sign-in screen. Here, you should see the newly created admin account.
Step-11: Now type in the Microsoft account password (your Microsoft account email address password) to sign in to the account and start using it.
This is all for this article I hope these steps help you a lot to Create a New Administrator Account in Windows 10 without any difficulty. If you liked the article then please share it on social media and with your friends. And if you want to ask any question or you want to suggest any update regarding this article then you are welcome to comment below in the comment section. Your comments and feedback are always valuable for us.