Create a Guest Account on Windows 11 Home

Create a Guest Account on Windows 11 Home : Sharing your Windows 11 PC with guests? Setting up a dedicated guest account is a smart way to provide them access without compromising your personal data. Although Windows 11 doesn’t offer a traditional “Guest” account, we’ll show you how to create a password-free local account that serves the same purpose.

How to Create a Guest Account on Windows 11 Home

Method 1: Through Settings

1. Open Settings: Click on the Start button and select Settings (or use the shortcut Windows + I).
2. Navigate to Accounts: Go to Accounts and choose Family & Other Users.
3. Add an Account: Under the “Other Users” section, click Add Account.
4. Create the Guest Account:

• Select “I don’t have this person’s sign-in information”.
• Choose “Add a user without a Microsoft account“.
• Enter a name for the guest account (it can’t be “Guest,” but any other name will work).
• Leave the password fields empty.

1. Done!: The guest account will now appear alongside other accounts and won’t require a password for sign-in.

Method 2: Through Command Line

1. Open Command Prompt: Search for “Command Prompt” in the Start Menu, right-click, and run it as an administrator.
2. Enter the Command:

• Type the following command and hit Enter:
  net user Guest1 /add /active:yes
• Replace “Guest1” with any other name (except “Guest”).

1. Success!: The account will be listed under Settings > Accounts > Family & Other Users > Other Users.

Remember that these guest accounts won’t have the same limitations as the old-style guest accounts (pre-Windows 10). Guests can install software and adjust settings, but their actions won’t affect your profile.

Now you’re all set to share your Windows 11 Home PC with ease! 🎉