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Frank Spencer III 20 Reputation points
2025-11-24T14:29:02.33+00:00

how do I change the account type to Administrator for an account user?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
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2025-11-24T14:29:10.24+00:00

To change a user account type to Administrator in Windows 11, you can follow these steps:

  1. Open Settings: Click on the Start menu and select Settings.
  2. Accounts: In the Settings window, click on Accounts.
  3. Family & other users: On the left sidebar, select Family & other users.
  4. Select User: Under the Other users section, find the account you want to change and click on it.
  5. Change Account Type: Click on the Change account type button.
  6. Select Administrator: In the pop-up window, select Administrator from the dropdown menu.
  7. Confirm: Click OK to confirm the change.

After completing these steps, the selected user account will have Administrator privileges.

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  1. Spigolo 135K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2025-11-24T14:31:19.2333333+00:00

    Hi Frank Spencer III

    Only an administrator can change a standard user to administrator.

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  2. Kapil Arya 37,796 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2025-11-24T14:35:59.94+00:00

    If you're admin, follow this to change other account to admin.

    Press Win+R, type netplwiz. Select account you want to make admin, click Properties > Group Membership tab, select Administrator.

    Click Apply, OK.

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