How to Create a Guest Account on Windows 11

Create a Guest Account on Windows 11

In today’s world, privacy matters more than ever. Despite our concerns, we often overlook the significant privacy risks posed by sharing our laptops and smartphones with others.

Many of us share our laptops with family members without a second thought. Yet, granting access to your laptop means exposing your browsing history, saved photos, and sensitive data to others.

To address this issue, Microsoft’s Windows 11 Home edition offers a solution: the Guest account feature. If you frequently share your laptop with others and use Windows 11 Home Edition, you can create a dedicated Guest account to safeguard your privacy.

How to Create a Guest Account in Windows 11

Creating a Guest account on Windows 11 Home is simple and effective. Here are the methods you can use:

 Using the Settings App

• Open the Settings app on your Windows 11 PC.
• Navigate to the Accounts tab.
• Click on “Other users” and then select “Add Account” followed by “I don’t have this person’s sign-in information.”
• Choose “Add a user without a Microsoft account” and name the account (e.g., Guest).
• Optionally, set a password for the account.
• Click “Next” to complete the process.

Now, you can switch between accounts using the Account Switch option in the Windows Start menu.

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 Using the Settings App

• Search for “Terminal” in the Windows 11 Search bar.
• Right-click on Terminal and select “Run as administrator.”
• Execute the command to create a new user account.
• Optionally, set a password by executing the corresponding command and entering the desired password.
• Remove the user from the Users group.
• Add the new account to the Guests user group by executing the appropriate command, replacing {username} with the account name.

By following these steps, you can create a Guest account on Windows 11 Home edition and ensure your privacy while sharing your device with others.