Create a New Administrator Using CMD in Windows 10 & Windows 11

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the process of creating a new administrator account in Windows 10 and Windows 11 using the Command Prompt (CMD). This method is useful for users who prefer command-line operations or need to set up administrative access without using the graphical interface.

Step 1: Open Command Prompt as Administrator

1. Press the Windows key on your keyboard or click the Start menu.
2. Type cmd or Command Prompt in the search bar.
3. Right-click on Command Prompt from the search results and select Run as administrator.
4. If prompted by User Account Control, click Yes to allow.

Step 2: Create a New User Account

1. In the Command Prompt window, type the following command to create a new user account. Replace admintest with your desired username.

   net user admintest /add
   

2. Press Enter. You should see a message confirming the command was successful.

Step 3: Add User to Administrators Group

1. To give the new user administrative privileges, run the following command:

   net localgroup administrators admintest /add
   

2. Press Enter. This command adds the newly created user to the Administrators group.

Step 4: (Optional) Delete the User Account

If you need to remove the user account later, use the following command:

net user admintest /delete

This will permanently delete the user account.

Practical Tips

• Ensure that you run CMD as an administrator; otherwise, the commands may not work.
• Always verify the username you want to create is available and not already in use.
• If you wish to create an account without a password, just press Enter when prompted for a password during the account creation process.

Common Pitfalls

• Typing errors in the commands can lead to failures. Double-check your syntax.
• If the User Account Control (UAC) prompts do not appear, you may not have administrative rights on your account.

Conclusion

Creating a new administrator account using CMD in Windows 10 and Windows 11 is straightforward. By following the steps outlined, you can quickly set up administrative access or manage user accounts. If you need to perform additional user management tasks, consider exploring more CMD commands related to user administration.