How to Create a Guest Account on Windows 11

By Ajoy Kumar 4 Min Read
How to Create a Guest Account on Windows 11

Using a separate guest account is a simple method to share your computer. For your guest users, Microsoft allows you to create a Guest Account on your Windows 11. As a result, they won’t be able to access the personal information stored on your machine. They can only use the limited software or apps that you permit them to use.

However, adding a Guest account on the new Windows 11 is slightly different from how it was on Windows 10. But still, it is a few steps away. Today, we will discuss how we can create a Guest Account on Windows 11.

How to Create a Guest Account on Windows 11

There are two types of guest accounts in Windows 11. One for the family user, such as your child’s or a family member’s account. To do so, you must first register a Microsoft account for your family member. It will help you to keep your family member safer online with the safety setting using  Microsoft Family Safety.

If you want to create a guest account for someone who isn’t a family member, you can create an account without a Microsoft account. You can create a local account for other users.

Here are the steps to create a guest account:

Step 1: Click on the windows icon to open the “Start Menu.” Now search for “Settings” and open it. Or else, you can use Win + I shortcut key to open settings.

Step 2: It will bring up the settings window. Click on the “Account” tab and click on the “Family & other users” option to create a guest account on Windows 11.

Step 3: You’ll see two options here: one for family members and another for other users. To create a family user account, click “Add Account” next to the add a family member option and enter the Microsoft account credentials for the family member. To create a Microsoft account, if you don’t already have one, select “Create one for a child.” Then restart your computer to apply the change. Now you will find two user account options on the log-in screen.

Follow the linked guide for additional information; on how to create a family account on Windows 11.

Step 4: To create a guest account for other users without a Microsoft account, click the “Add Account” button next to the add other users option.

Step 5: It will open the Microsoft Account creation window. Now, select “I do not have this person’s sign-in information” to create a regular Windows 11 local account.

Step 6: After that, click on “Add a user without a Microsoft account” to create a local user account.

Step 7: Now type “Guest Account” as the username; there is no need to create a password because this is a guest account. If you’re going to make a password, keep it simple. Click “Next” to save.

Conclusion

After that, restart your computer to apply the change. Now you will find two user account options on the log-in screen. That’s it; this is how you can create a guest account on Windows 11. You can also check our guide on; how to change the user account type on Windows 11 and how to delete a user account in Windows 11.

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