How to Create a Guest Account on Windows 11

Windows 11 has a lot of new features, but one of the most talked-about is the Guest Account. This article will show you how to set up a Guest Account on Windows 11, So you can share your computer with your friends or family without giving them access to your private files. Stay safe and secure while keeping your guests happy!

There are 2 methods for creating a Guest Account on Windows 11.

1st Method: Create a Guest Account Through Settings

The first step is to go to the Settings app on your Windows 11 computer and select Accounts > Family & Other Users.

After that, choose “Add Account” under “Other Users.”

You’ll need to sign in using your Microsoft account on Windows. Instead, pick “I don’t have this person’s sign-in information” as an option.

Then, click on “Add a user without a Microsoft account.”

Now give the guest account a name. It can’t be “Guest,” but there are other good names. After adding a name, leave the password fields blank and click “Next”.

That is all there is to it! You won’t need a password to access the account anymore.

2nd Method: Create a “Guest” Account Through Command Line

This approach is more complicated, but it also works faster. Find “Command Prompt” on the Start Menu and right-click to start it as an administrator to begin.

Enter the command by typing it in: net user Guest1 /add /active: yes

That’s all there is to it! The command is completed successfully, and the account will appear under Settings > Accounts > Family & Other Users > Other Users.

Conclusion:

Now that you know how to create a Guest Account on Windows 11, you can easily give someone else access to your computer without giving them full control. This can be helpful if you need to share your computer with someone temporarily or want to give a friend or family member limited access. Creating a Guest Account through the Settings menu is the easiest way to go, but if you have more advanced needs, you can also create one through the command line. Let us know in the comments if you have any questions about creating a Guest Account on Windows 11!