How to Enable Administrator Account on Windows 10 and Set Password?

What is administrator account on Windows 10 computers?

An administrator account is a special type of user account on a computer that comes with extra powers to control important things on the system. It lets you do tasks like putting in new programs, changing how the computer works, and managing other users' accounts.

By default, Windows will create an initial user account with administrator privileges during the setup process. This account is often referred to as the "Administrator" account or the first user account created. However, in recent versions of Windows, like Windows 10, this default Administrator account is usually disabled by default for security reasons. Users can later enable or create additional administrator accounts if needed.

How to enable administrator account on Windows 10 and set password

To add password to administrator account for Windows 10, you can use both Settings and Local Users and Groups in light of your preference. Now, let’s do it together.

Method 1. Use Settings to enable administrator account on Windows 10 and set password

Settings is a very easy-to-use utility for Windows users to configure their computers. Windows 10 enable administrator account can be easily realize with it.

Step 1. Press “Win + I” simultaneously to open “Settings” and head to the “Accounts” section. Then pick the “Family & other users” option on the left side, then click on “Add someone else to this PC” on the right side.

Step 2. In the pop-up window, select “I don’t have this person’s sign-in information” and select “Add a user without a Microsoft account”.

Step 3. Create a user name and password for the new account as you need. Click “Next” to move forward.

Step 4. Ensure the account has administrator privileges, as new accounts are standard by default. To do this, tap Change account type, then select Administrator from the Account type list. Click OK to save your changes.

Method 2. Add password to administrator account Windows 10 in Local Users and Groups

In Local Users can Groups, it is also easy to enable administrator account for Windows 10.

Step 1. Hit “Win + R” at the same time to open Run box, type in "lusrmgr.msc" and press OK. This gets you into the Local Users and Groups area. On the left side, right-click on "Users" and choose "New User."

Step 2. In the new window, give the new account a username and add a password if you want. Then, hit the "Create" button.

Step 3. Look in the right part of the window. You'll see the new account listed there. Double-click on it to open “Properties”.

Step 4. Move over to the "Member of" tab and tap on "Add." A window pops up. Type in "Administrators" in the empty box and click OK. This adds the new account to the administrator group.

Step 5. Click the "Apply" and "OK" buttons to save the changes you've just made.

Further reading: How to easily reset admin password if I forget it?

Resetting a system-related password isn't as simple as with other password types. If you forget it, the process can be troublesome and complex. Options include creating a password reset disk in advance, accessing safe mode, using CMD commands, or even resetting your PC.

To easily reset admin password, AOMEI Partition Assistant Professional is worth trying. It is a handy tool for everyone, whether you're a regular user or a tech pro. This software lets you make a special USB to reset passwords with just a few clicks.

Step 1. Insert a USB to another PC, then launch this installed tool. Click “Tools” from the top pane, and select the “Reset Windows Password” option.

Step 2. Here you need to create a bootable USB, click “Next” to continue.

Step 3. Select the target USB boot device and click “Proceed”.

Step 4. Please read the notice about creating bootable USB (All data on the USB will be deleted), click “Yes”.

Step 5. Wait for a while, it will create the password reset USB, then click “Finish”.

Step 6. Take out the USB and then insert it into your computer that you need reset the admin password for Windows 10, then restart it. You’ll change the boot drive, boot the PC from the created USB and choose the OS and click “Next”.

Step 7. Choose one account and tick “Reset Account Password”, then click “Next”.

Step 8. In the new window, you can set the new password and click “Yes”.  

Bottom line

We share 2 easy ways on how to enable administrator account Windows 10 and set password. If you forget it in the future, AOMEI Partition Assistant can help you easily reset it. In your daily life, this versatile tool can also serve as a PC cleaner, disk cloning solution, and facilitates OS migration to SSD. Windows Server 2003, 2008 (R2), 2012 (R2), 2016, 2019, 2022 and SBS 2003, 2008, 2011 users can also explore the dedicated Server Edition to meet their needs.