Two ADMIN's on one device

Karol Collison 0 Reputation points
2026-10-03T01:38:24.1466667+00:00

How to change user to ADMIN status for two ADMIN's on one device

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accounts, profiles, and login
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  1. EmilyS726 270.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-10-03T02:15:39.5+00:00

    Do you mean you currently have an admin user and a standard user, and you want both to be admins?

    If so, you will need to sign into the admin user, type netplwiz in the search on the taskbar and press enter. When launched, double click on the standard user and go to the membership tab, make it admin there.

    If that's not your scenario, please clarify.

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    2026-10-03T01:38:32.66+00:00

    To make a second user an administrator on the same Windows 11 device:

    1. Open Settings.
    2. Go to Accounts > Other users.
    3. Under Other users, select the account to change.
    4. Next to Account options, select Change account type.
    5. Choose Administrator from the dropdown.
    6. Select OK.

    This allows more than one administrator account on the same device.

    Important: limit the number of administrators because administrators have complete control over the system, including changing settings, installing software, and accessing all files.

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