You can create a new user on Windows 11 with a Microsoft account, a local account, or a family account. Here are the steps to do it.

Learn how to add or remove Remote Desktop users in Windows 11/10 using Settings, Local Users and Groups, PowerShell, and Command Prompt.

You can create a Local Administrator Account in Windows 11/10 using Local Users and Groups console, Command Prompt or Settings app.

How to add a child user to Windows 11 on PC To add a child user to Windows 11, click the Windows icon and open the Settings menu.

When you set up a new Windows PC, you can choose from up to four types of user accounts - but your first choice might not be the right one.

It's still possible to install Windows 11 with a local account, if you're willing to jump through a few hoops to do it.

And, to add more confusion to the mix, there are two types of Windows accounts - local users and Microsoft online accounts.

The workaround, shared by X user @witherornot1337, lets users set up Windows 11 with a local account instead of being forced to log in with a Microsoft account.