how do I create an extra user to give access to my Windows 11 computer?

On Windows 11, adding an extra user means you're either creating a local account or connecting an existing Microsoft/Entra ID account. Once created, Windows will show “Other user” on the sign-in screen, but the account isn't usable until you sign in with valid credentials at least once.

1. Create the new user (which apparently you already have done)
2. Press Win + I to open Settings.
3. Go to Accounts → Family & other users.
4. Under Other users, click Add account.
   • If you want to use a Microsoft account, enter their Microsoft email.
   • If you want a local account, select I don't have this person's sign-in information → Add a user without a Microsoft account, then set a username and password.
5. Activate the user (first sign-in)

• Once created, the account won't fully exist until it's signed in at least once.
• On the login screen, click Other user and enter the new account's username and password.
• Windows will take a little longer the first time (setting up the desktop, apps, etc.).

After that, the account is active and will appear on the login screen like your main account.

3. (Optional) if you want to give the new user administrator rights:
4. Go back to Settings → Accounts → Family & other users.
5. Under the account, click Change account type.
6. Choose Administrator.

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Marcin

Need to create a user account in Windows 11? This quick tutorial shows how to do it using Computer Management, plus how to log in afterward.

🧑‍💻 After creating the account, log out and select Other user on the login screen. In the username field, type .\username (replace username with the name you chose), then enter the password.

Watch this video on how to make you user account first!

🎥 Watch the full video here

Simple, clear, and beginner-friendly.