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    1 min read 5 stepsFebruary 8, 2026Verified February 2026

    How to Manage User Accounts on Windows

    Create separate accounts for family members or set up a guest account.

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    Category
    Windows Guides
    Difficulty
    Intermediate
    Read Time
    1 min read
    Steps
    5
    Topics covered
    intermediate
    windows
    user-accounts
    family

    In this guide (5 steps):

    1. 1.Open account settings
    2. 2.Add a family member
    3. 3.Add other users
    4. 4.Set account type
    5. 5.Switch accounts
    1

    Open account settings

    ~15s
    Go to SettingsAccounts to manage your account and add others.
    2

    Add a family member

    ~15s
    Click "Family & other users" → Add Family Member. They'll get an invite to set up their account.

    Quick Tip

    Family accounts let you set parental controls, screen time limits, and content filters for children.

    3

    Add other users

    ~15s
    Click "Add other user" for non-family members. They can use a Microsoft account or create a local account.
    4

    Set account type

    ~15s
    Choose between Standard User (limited permissions) or Administrator (full control).

    Warning

    Only give Administrator access to people you fully trust. Standard User accounts cannot install software or change system settings, which is safer.

    5

    Switch accounts

    ~15s
    Click Start → your profile icon → select another account to switch. Or press Ctrl+Alt+Del → Switch User.

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