How to create an Admin User Account Using CMD Prompt (Windows)

This is a quick tutorial on how to create a new administrator account on a Windows computer.

Step 1

Open Windows PowerShell(administrators) …

Step 2

Add Username and Password

Now, in the command prompt window, type:

net user /add [*username] [password]

Press Enter. Here’s an example of what it should look like:

Step 3

Add as Admin

Now type:

net localgroup administrators [username] /add

Press Enter. Here’s the example:

Done!

You should now have a new Admin Account on your PC!