How to create a New Local Account in Windows 10
Description: This article will show how to create a new local account in Windows 10.
- At the bottom right hand corner of the screen, open the notification center.
- Select the option for all settings.
- This will open the settings menu. Select Accounts.
- This will open the accounts page. Choose Other users.
- Select the Add someone else to this PC option
- At the bottom of the window that opens, select I don’t have this person’s sign-in information.
- Once again at the bottom of the screen, click Add a user without a Microsoft account.
- Enter in the information for the account and then click Next.
- User Name
- Password
- Confirm Password
- Password Hint
- This will create the new local account.
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