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How to Manage Users and Groups in Windows 10
Windows 10 has a lot of options to manage the accounts and groups
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Updated onFebruary 21, 2024
updated onFebruary 21, 2024
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You maycustomize your accountsvery easily and in this guide, we’ll explain to you how you can manage users in Windows 10.
To start managing users in Windows 10, you need to openSettingsand go toAccountsfirst. The first option in the Accounts group isYour account, which helps you manage your Microsoft account, customize your profile picture, your user name, etc.
We just have to mention that if you want to manage your Microsoft account, you must do it online.
How do I manage user accounts in Windows 10?
1. Use a local account
If you don’t want to use Microsoft’s account and sync your settings, you can just clickSign in with local accountinsteadto create a local account.
You won’t need to enter email account or phone number, just enter your username and password and you’re good to go. In addition, if you have your camera attached you can create a new profile picture as well.
In addition, if you want to add more Microsoft accounts, for example for your work or school, you can create them using the link at the bottom of the Your account page.
2. Edit the sign-in options
Next on our list are sign-in options, and from this section, you can set ifWindows 10 will require a passwordwhen your computer wakes from sleep mode or not.
In addition, you can also change your account password here as well. From this section you can also add a PIN password that you can use to unlock your account.
If you want, you can also add a picture password and use your favorite picture along with a series of swipes and other gestures to unlock your PC. The second option is for a fingerprint or card reader, so if you want maximum security this is probably the way to go.
3. Sync your email and accounts
The Email & accounts feature allows you to customize your email, calendar, and contacts. You can add several email accounts for faster access and see what apps use your account information.
4. Set Work Access
The next option isAccess work or school, and this option allows you to connect to a computer at work and access its apps, network and email.
4. Manage the Family & Other Users accounts
Next, we have Family & Other Users, and this section allows you toadd new users. From this section you can create a user account for your child and monitor it using Microsoft Family Safety.
That way you can make sure thatyour child visits only appropriate websitesand respects time limits. In addition, you can also add other users from this section. The last option here is Assigned access, and with this option, you can allow a user access to only one Windows Store app.
You may also delete local accounts or change their types in standard users or administrators.
How do I sync my Microsoft account settings?
Last section isSync your settings,and it does just that. It syncs your settings with your Microsoft account across all Windows 10 devices.
By default, this option is activated, and it will sync the passwords, language preferences, and other Windows settings. However, if you don’t want that, you can easily turn off syncing.
As you could notice, Windows brings a variety of options when it comes to managing users. We hope that managing users in Windows 10 is a bit more clear to you now. For effective management, you canenable Local Users and Groups on Windows 11and use it.
You might also be interested in reading our guide onhow to change the main account on Windows 10or how toswitch users on Windows 10.
To learn more about hidden accounts on your PC, don’t miss ourWhat is WDAGUtilityAccountfor more information.
If you have any additional questions, feel free to post them in the comment section.
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Ivan Jenic
Windows Hardware Expert
Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.
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Ivan Jenic
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Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
