How to Add a Guest Account on Windows 11

Windows 11 is the latest operating software launched by Microsoft. This OS has loads of features adapted from the previous versions making it a very user-friendly operating software. While it has many new features, one additional feature that Windows 11 has is the ability to add a guest account. Guest accounts for Windows 11 can come in handy when you have guests over. Creating a guest account on Windows 11 is pretty simple, and this blog will tell you the steps in making one. 

What is a guest account?

A user account known as a “guest account” grants temporary and constrained access to your system. The guest account users are not permitted to access your files, install new software, or modify the operating system on your device. All the information in the account established during the session is automatically deleted once the user turns off the computer after utilizing guest mode. Windows 11 has some of the best features to secure data. Although Windows allows you to hide files and folders, the best approach to accommodate visitors on your computer is by using a guest account. Windows 11 includes several features that will enable you to control access to your PC. If you want to give guest access in Windows 11, proceed with any of the methods mentioned below.

Why it is important to create a guest account

Adding a guest account to your Windows 11 computer is essential for three primary reasons:

• It allows you to give access to other people without having to share your account information. 
• It helps to keep your personal information and files more secure since guests will not have access to your main account. 
• It can help to improve your computer’s overall performance and stability, as having too many people logged in to one account can often lead to problems.

Steps to create a guest account

Procedure1 

If you’re running Windows 11, you can easily add a guest account for someone to use. It is a great way to allow someone to use your computer without giving them complete access to your files and settings. To create a guest account, follow these steps:

1. Press the keyboard shortcut Windows + I to launch Settings on your Windows 11 computer.
2. Locate and click on Accounts in the left sidebar now.
3. Select “Family & Other Users.”
4. You can add a guest account by selecting the Add account option.
5. After selecting the Add Account option, a sign-in pop-up will appear. Select “I don’t have this person’s sign-in information” by clicking. You do not need to sign in using a Microsoft account to add a guest account.
6. From the list of options, select the option “Add a user without a Microsoft account”.
7. Complete all the fields for the guest account, including name, password, and security questions, and click next.

And you are all set. However, if this method doesn’t work for you, please continue reading to learn about another method to set up a guest account. 

Procedure 2

Another method of adding a guest account on Windows 11 is to use the command prompt, type in a few commands, and instantly add a new guest account.

1. Run Command Prompt while being logged in as the administrator.
2. In the Command Prompt, enter or paste the following command: net user Visitor /add /active: yes
3. Your Guest account will be successfully created after you add the above command and press enter.
4. Although it’s not required, you can create a login password to secure your guest account.
5. Execute the command: net user visitor in the same window if you want to continue.
6. Add and verify the password for the user in the Command Prompt window.
7. Go to Windows Settings and select Accounts to view the guest account.
8. Select “Family & other users” from the list below. You should be able to find the guest account by selecting Other users. 

Deleting a guest account on Windows 11

There may be a point when you want to remove the account, regardless of whether you added it using CMD, Settings, or any other way.

The steps listed below will help you remove a local guest account on Windows 11:

1. Go to Settings > Accounts > Family & other users from the Start menu.
2. Expand the “Other users” column by scrolling down.
3. In the box next to account and data, click the Remove button.
4. Now, when the confirmation box appears, select delete account and data.
5. The guest account you created is now removed from your computer and won’t appear on the sign-in screen.

Conclusion

So the next time you have to let someone else use your Windows 11 PC, we hope this blog helps you with creating a guest account on Windows 11. Creating a guest account will ensure the privacy of your confidential files and prevent other people from messing with your system.