How to Make a User an Administrator in Windows 10

Users on Windows 10 often need to assign administrative rights to certain accounts. Granting a user administrative status provides access to system settings and allows software installation, which simplifies the management of various tasks. Here are some simple steps to make a user an administrator in Windows 10.

Step 1: Open Windows “Settings”

First, go to the “Start” menu and select “Settings” (the gear icon). You can also use the keyboard shortcut Win + I to quickly open the Windows settings.

Step 2: Navigate to the “Accounts” Section

In the Settings window, select “Accounts”. Here, you’ll find all the options related to user accounts and system access management.

Step 3: Select “Family & Other Users”

In the left-hand menu, locate and select “Family & other users”. This section shows a list of all accounts registered on your computer.

Step 4: Find the Desired User and Change Account Type

Under “Other users”, choose the account you want to make an administrator and click “Change account type”. In the pop-up window, select “Administrator” from the dropdown menu, then click “OK” to save the changes.

Step 5: Confirm the Changes

Once these steps are completed, the chosen account will have administrative rights. This allows the user to modify system settings, install and remove programs, and perform other actions that require administrator privileges.

Alternative Method: Using Command Prompt

If you prefer working through the command prompt, you can also make a user an administrator with it. Follow these steps:

  1. Open the Command Prompt as an administrator. Type cmd in the search bar, right-click it, and choose “Run as administrator”.
  2. Enter the following command, replacing Username with the name of the user you want to make an administrator: 
    net localgroup Administrators Username /add
  3. Press Enter. The command will add the specified user to the administrators group.