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How to Create an Administrator Account in Windows: Step-by-Step Guide
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Setting up an administrator account in Windows is a simple process, and it can be done in two ways:
- Using the Computer Management graphical interface.
- Using the Command Line for a more technical approach.
Below, we’ll guide you through both methods with easy-to-follow instructions.
Method 1: Creating an Administrator Account via Computer Management
Step 1: Open Computer Management
Right-click on the Windows logo in the bottom-left corner of your screen and select Computer Management.
- Windows 10 Interface
- Windows 11 Interface
Step 2: Access the User Management Section
In the Computer Management window:
- Expand Local Users and Groups from the left-hand menu.
- Click on Users.
- Right-click anywhere in the blank space and select New User.
Step 3: Fill in User Details + Set Additional Options
A pop-up window will appear. Enter the following details:
- User Name: Choose a name for the new user.
- Password: Enter a strong password that meets the following criteria:
- At least 10 characters.
- Includes uppercase and lowercase letters.
- Contains at least one number and one special character.
You’ll see options for the user, such as:
- Require the user to change the password after the first login.
- Prevent the user from changing the password.
- Password never expires.
For simplicity, select only Password never expires and hit Create.
Step 4: Add Administrative Privileges
By default, this creates a standard user account. To grant administrative privileges:
- Double-click on the newly created user.
- Go to the Member Of tab.
- Click Add, type
administrators, and click OK.
Confirm the changes, and your new administrator account is ready to use!
Method 2: Creating an Administrator Account via Command Line
Step 1: Open the Command Prompt as Administrator
- Type cmd in the Windows search bar at the bottom-left of your screen.
- Click on Run as Administrator from the right-hand menu.
- Windows 10 Interface
- Windows 11 Interface
When prompted, confirm by clicking Yes.
Step 2: Create the User
In the command prompt window, type the following command and press Enter:
net user username password /add
Important: Replace "username" with the name of the user you want to create. In our previous example, we used admin-tutorial. Replace "password" with a strong password. Remember, it must include:
- At least one number and one special character.
- At least 10 characters.
- Uppercase and lowercase letters.
For example, in our case, we’ll use the following command:
net user admin-tutorial VerySecurePassword@1 /add
If you use a password longer than 14 characters, you might see a warning. You can safely ignore this warning as it applies to older, unsupported operating systems.
Step 3: Add the User to the Administrators Group
Once the user is created, add them to the Administrators group by typing:
net localgroup administrators username /add
Where "username" is the name of the user you created. In our case, the command would be:
net localgroup administrators admin-tutorial /add
And that’s it! Your new administrator account is ready to use.
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