Creating a guest account on your Windows 10 computer is a helpful way to allow others to use your computer without giving them full access to your files and settings. In this article, we’ll guide you through the steps to create a guest account on your Windows 10 computer.
Step 1: Open the settings menu
To create a guest account, first, open the settings menu on your Windows 10 computer. You can do this by clicking the start menu and selecting the gear icon. Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut “Windows key + I” to open the settings menu.
Step 2: Click on “Accounts”
Once you have opened the settings menu, click on “Accounts.” This will take you to the accounts settings page, where you can manage all accounts on your computer.
Step 3: Click on “Family & other users”
On the accounts settings page, click on “Family & other users” located on the left-hand side of the screen. This will take you to the page where you can add new users to your computer.
Step 4: Click on “Add someone else to this PC”
On the “Family & other users” page, click on “Add someone else to this PC” located under the “Other users” section. This will allow you to create a new user account on your computer.
Step 5: Click on “I don’t have this person’s sign-in information”
On the “Add a user” page, click on “I don’t have this person’s sign-in information” located at the bottom of the page. This will allow you to create a user account without an email or phone number.
Step 6: Click on “Add a user without a Microsoft account”
On the next page, click on “Add a user without a Microsoft account” located at the bottom of the page. This will allow you to create a local user account on your computer.
Step 7: Enter a username and password
Now, you need to enter a username and password for your guest account. Make sure you choose a strong password to keep your guest account secure. Once you have entered the details, click on “Next.”
Step 8: Click on “Finish”
After you have entered the username and password, click on “Finish” to create your new guest account. Your guest account is now ready to use.
Step 9: Switch to the guest account
To switch to the guest account, click on the start menu and select the user icon located in the top left-hand corner of the screen. From there, select the guest account to switch to it.
Step 10: Use the guest account
Your guest account is now ready to use. Your guest will have limited access to your computer and won’t be able to make changes to your files or settings. When your guest is finished using the computer, they can simply log out of the guest account.
Conclusion
Creating a guest account on your Windows 10 computer is a simple process that can be completed in just a few steps. By creating a guest account, you can allow others to use your computer without giving them full access to your files and settings. This is a helpful way to protect your privacy and keep your computer secure.