How To Create and Configure a Local User Account on a Windows PC

How To Create and Configure a Local User Account on a Windows PC Purpose This procedure outlines how to create a local user account on a Windows PC, configure common account settings, optionally add the account to the local Administrators group, and verify that the account was set up correctly. Scope Use this process when a device needs: a standard local user account a local administrative account a fallback/local support account a shared local account for a specific device function Requirements Administrator access on the PC PowerShell or Command Prompt opened as Administrator Approved username, full name, password, and intended permission level Procedure 1. Create the local account Run the following command: net user "Username" "Password" /add /active:yes /fullname: "Full Name" /passwordchg:no What this does Creates the local account Sets the password Makes the account active Sets the full name/display name Prevents the user from changing the password 2. Set the password to never exp