The ability to add a password always comes in handy to secure a local account in case you never configured one. Or you can also use the Windows 10 options to change the account password in case it’s been compromised, or it’s easy to guess and you want to set a more complex password. In this guide, you’ll learn the different ways to create a password for a local account on Windows 10.
Add password to local account using Settings Add password to local account using Computer Management Add password to local account using Command Prompt Add password to local account using PowerShell Add password to local account using Control Panel
Add password to local account using Settings
To add a password to a local account, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, sign out and while signing back in, you’ll need to use the new password. Settings add password option Create local account password
Add password to local account using Computer Management
To create a new password for a local account with Computer Management, use these steps: After you complete the steps, the new password will be set in the account. Computer Management set password option Set password for local account
Add password to local account using Command Prompt
To add a password to a local account with Command Prompt, use these steps: In the command, make sure to change LocalAccount for the actual name of the user and Password for the password that you want to use. Command Prompt add password to local account Once you complete the steps, the password will be added to the local account.
Add password to local account using PowerShell
To create a password for an account with PowerShell, use these steps: In the second command, make sure to replace “admin” with the name of the account that you want to reset its password. PowerShell Get-LocalUser command In the second command, make sure to replace “admin” with the name of the account that you want to reset its password. PowerShell commands to change an account password After you complete the steps, you can start using the local account with the new password.
Add password to local account using Control Panel
It’s also possible to add a password to a local account using Control Panel, but the option is only available when configuring the account from another account. To add a new account password using Control Panel, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, you can login to the local account using the new password. Manage another account option Create password option Control Panel local account password All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.
