In this article, we will explore the concept of creating hidden user accounts in the Windows environment. While hidden user accounts may not be a commonly known feature, they can be useful in certain scenarios where you need to grant access to specific users without their presence being easily detected. This can be particularly useful for administrative purposes or for maintaining a level of privacy.

Examples:

1. Creating a hidden user account using Command Prompt:

• Open Command Prompt with administrative privileges.


• Type the following command: net user <username> <password> /add /hidden


• Replace <username> with the desired username and <password> with the desired password.


• Press Enter to create the hidden user account.

2. Creating a hidden user account using PowerShell:

• Open PowerShell with administrative privileges.


• Run the following command: New-LocalUser -Name <username> -Password (ConvertTo-SecureString -String "<password>" -AsPlainText -Force) -AccountNeverExpires -UserMayNotChangePassword -PasswordNeverExpires


• Replace <username> with the desired username and <password> with the desired password.


• Press Enter to create the hidden user account.

3. Accessing a hidden user account:

• Press Ctrl+Alt+Del on the Windows login screen.


• Click on "Switch user" or "Other user."


• Type the username and password of the hidden user account to log in.