Adding Admin Users on Windows: Command Line Method

Essential Commands

• net user /add [username] [password] creates a new user account
• net localgroup administrators [username] /add grants administrator privileges
• Both commands require running Command Prompt as administrator
• Changes take effect immediately without requiring a restart

Step-by-Step Process

• Open Command Prompt as administrator (right-click → "Run as administrator")
• Alternatively, use Shift+F10 during Windows setup
• Create the user: net user /add johnsmith MySecurePass123
• Add to administrators group: net localgroup administrators johnsmith /add
• Verify with net localgroup administrators to confirm user was added