In this article, we will explore the process of creating a new user account in the Windows operating system. User accounts are essential for managing access to a computer or network, providing security and personalized settings for each individual user. This guide will focus on the steps and commands required to create a new user account in the Windows environment.

Examples:

1. Creating a User Account Using the Command Prompt (CMD):

• Open the Command Prompt as an administrator.


• Type the following command and press Enter:
  

   net user username password /add



• Replace "username" with the desired username for the new account and "password" with the desired password.


• The new user account will be created.

2. Creating a User Account Using PowerShell:

• Open PowerShell as an administrator.


• Run the following command:
  

   New-LocalUser -Name username -Password (ConvertTo-SecureString -String password -AsPlainText -Force)



• Replace "username" with the desired username for the new account and "password" with the desired password.


• The new user account will be created.

3. Creating a User Account through the Control Panel:

• Open the Control Panel.


• Navigate to "User Accounts" or "User Accounts and Family Safety" (depending on the Windows version).


• Select "Add or remove user accounts" or "Manage another account".


• Click on "Create a new account".


• Enter the desired username and select the account type (administrator or standard user).


• Click on "Create Account" to create the new user account.