How to change the password of the local user account on Windows 11
Change local user account password on Windows 11!
Let's admit it. Windows 10 is now the best and most popular desktop operating system. From security options to endless sets of tools, Microsoft's Windows system has it all.
The same feature sets were also seen in Microsoft's latest desktop operating system – Windows 11. If we talk about security, Windows 11 provides you with a built-in antivirus, multiple login options, and more.
During the installation of Windows 11, Microsoft asks users to create a local account. Although local accounts can be created with easy steps, managing multiple accounts can be complicated.
Also, users must change their login passwords every three months. Just like Windows 10, Windows 11 also allows you to change passwords on Windows 11 with easy steps. So, if you have already set a password for your device and want to change it, you are reading the correct manual.
Two ways to change the password of the local user account on Windows 11
Hence, this article will share some of the best ways to change passwords for a local account in Windows 11. Let's check it out.
1. Change Windows 11 password via Settings
In this method, we will use the Settings app to change the password of the local Windows 11 account. That's what you need to do.
1. First of all, click the Start Windows 11 button and select Settings .
2. On the Settings page, click the Accounts option, as shown in the below screenshot.
3. In the left pane, click the Login Options as shown in the screenshot below.
5. Now click the "Change" button on the back. You're all set.
6. On the next page, you will be asked to enter your current password. Enter the password and click on the Next button.
7. In the next window, enter the new password, confirm the password, and set the password hint. Once done, click on the Next button.
8. On the next page, click the Finish button.
That's all! It's done. This is how you can change passwords for a local account on Windows 11.
2. Change password via CMD
You can also use the command prompt to change the password of your local Windows 11 account. Therefore, you need to follow the guide that we shared - how to change Windows password via CMD (command prompt)
It's faster to change Windows 11 passwords through the command prompt; you need to execute the right commands.
So, this guide is about how to change your Windows 11 login password. Hope this article helped you! Please share it with your friends as well. If you have any doubts regarding this, let us know in the comments box below.