When you Create Guest Account On Windows 11/10, you can share your device safely and securely with coworkers or friends. This feature makes sure that guests can use the system without putting private data or settings at risk.
Go to the Control Panel and find the User Accounts section. This is where you will start making a guest account. Tap “Manage another account” and then “Add a new user in PC settings.” Pick the choice to add a person who doesn’t have a Microsoft account, and then follow the on-screen instructions to create a guest account.
This helps protect your privacy and security while letting other people use your device for a short time. Review and change the settings for your guest account on a regular basis to keep your system and data safe. By doing these things, you can make sure that sharing your Windows 11 or 10 device with other people is safe and under your control.
How To Create Guest Account On Windows 11/10
Add the account to Windows
- Press the Windows Key + I to open the Settings app in Windows 11.
- In the sidebar, click on Accounts.
- Pick out other users.
- Pick “Add Account.”
- Click on I don’t know how to sign this person in.
- Choose to add a person who doesn’t have a Microsoft Account.
- Give it a name, like “Guest user.”
- If you want, you can add a password.
Change the rights of your Windows 11 Home account
- Get the Local User and Group Management Tool from GitHub.
- Start up the tool.
- Go to Users and double-click on the name of the user you made earlier.
- Press “Add” to add a member to the group.
- Pick Guests and then click Select.
- Pick out Users and press the “Remove Membership” button.
- Click “OK.”
Account permissions on Windows 11 Pro and higher
- Find Computer Management in Start Menu and click the top result.
- Select Local Users and Groups > Users in System Tools.
- Right-click the added account and select Properties.
- Membership > Add > Advanced.
- Find now > Guests.
- After clicking OK, select Users and click Remove.
- Click OK after applying.
Benefits of Using a Guest Account
Safety has been improved:
- Limited access: Guest users can’t install programmes, get to personal files, or change system settings. This makes it less likely that changes will be made by accident or on purpose.
- Temporary access: Guest accounts are only used for a short time, so any changes made (like downloaded files) are erased automatically when the user logs out. This keeps security risks to a minimum.
Easy access:
- Quick access: Guests don’t need their own user account to quickly use the computer.
- Clean slate: Each guest session is started from scratch, so the space is always clear and clean.
Concerns about privacy:
- Guest accounts don’t collect as much information as full user accounts do, which protects users’ privacy.
- Guests are not allowed to see personal files or information that is stored on the computer.
Differences Between Guest Accounts and Standard User Accounts
| Feature | Guest Account | Standard User Account |
| Purpose | Designed for temporary users who need basic access to a computer | Designed for everyday use by individual users |
| Permissions | Very limited permissions. Cannot install software, change system settings, or access most files and folders. | More permissions than Guest accounts. Can install some software, personalize settings, and access most files and folders in their user directory. |
| Password | Optional | Usually required |
| Account creation | Can be enabled or disabled by the administrator | Automatically created when Windows is installed |
| Number of accounts | Only one Guest account can be enabled at a time | Multiple Standard User accounts can be created |
Troubleshooting Common Issues with Guest Accounts
Guest account not listed or unavailable:
- Windows 11: Guest accounts are disabled by default. Follow the steps above to enable them.
- Windows 10: Ensure you’re following the correct steps listed above. Double-check if any other local users exist without Microsoft accounts.
Cannot sign in to the guest account:
- Incorrect password: If you set a password for the guest account, ensure you’re entering it correctly. Guest accounts typically don’t require passwords, but you can set one if desired.
- Account disabled: Verify that the guest account is enabled using the steps above.
Limited functionality in the guest account:
- Permissions: Guest accounts have limited permissions by design. You can adjust some permissions in the Local Users and Groups manager (lusrmgr.msc). However, be cautious as granting excessive permissions can compromise your system security.
- Software restrictions: Some applications might not be available in the guest account due to software-specific restrictions.
FAQs
Select Start > Settings > Accounts and then select Family & other users. (In some versions of Windows you’ll see Other users.) Next to Add other user, select Add account. Select I don’t have this person’s sign-in information, and on the next page, select Add a user without a Microsoft account.
Click on Family & other users on the right (or left on Windows 10). Under Other users, click on Add account (or Add someone else to this PC on Windows 10). Click on I don’t have this person’s sign-in information. Click on Add a user without a Microsoft account.
Tap or click Add an account, and then tap or click Sign in without a Microsoft account (not recommended). Tap or click Local account. Enter a user name for the new account. If you want this person to sign in with a password, enter and verify the password, add a password hint, and then tap or click Next.
