Settings | How To Create A Windows User Account Profile

This article will explain how to create a Windows user account profile by entering "Accounts" and "Other Users" in "Settings".

Steps To Add A User

  1. Go to the "Settings" app on your Windows device
    • Select "Accounts"
    • Then "Other user" or use the following shortcut: Other Users



  2. Under "Add other user", please select "Add account"

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  3. This will open a sign in window as shown below
  4. Please enter the account information and/or credentials for this person to sign in

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  5. If there is no sign in information, please click here: I don't have this person's sign-in information
  6. Fill out the user name and a password if you would like. If you do not wish to have a password on the PC, simple leave it blank. 

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  7. Follow the instructions to finish setting up the account.
    • This includes answering a couple of security questions. Please follow the instructions on the screen, and finish off by signing out and in again with your new user.

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