Learn how to add user accounts in Windows 10 and Windows 11. With an account, each person has separate files, browser favorites, and a private desktop.
The user account name on a Windows device shows the name of the signed-in Microsoft account or work/school account. To change which user is signed in, select the Start button on the taskbar.
Here's how. Change your user account picture In the Settings app on your Windows device, select Accounts > Your info or use the following shortcut: Your info Under Adjust your photo, select Choose a file > Browse files to select an existing photo. Or, if your device has a camera, select Open camera and take a new photo
This article provides an overview and answers to some frequently asked questions (FAQ) about adding a work or school account to your Windows device using applications such as Microsoft Outlook or Edge.
Look below the PIN text box: If the option I forgot my PIN is available, select it and follow the instructions to reset your PIN. If there are multiple accounts on the device, choose the one you need to reset. This option is only available for Microsoft accounts, not for local accounts
From the Windows sign-in screen, click the password box for the Administrator account. The other user accounts on the PC should then appear in the lower left corner.
Administrator accounts provide the most control over a computer, and should only be used when necessary. Guest accounts are intended primarily for people who need temporary use of a computer.
