Change a User Account to Administrator Using the Settings App (Windows 10 and 11)

 

Change a User Account to Administrator Using the Settings App

Using the Settings app is a straightforward way to change an existing user account to administrator. You can make this happen only from the administrator account on your computer. So, log in with your administrator account to proceed.

To upgrade the user account, press Windows+I to open the “Settings” app.

Select the “Accounts” option from the left column.

Select the “Family & other users” option.

You’ll see the Standard User account under the “Other Users” or “Your Family” section. Select the dropdown next to the user account.

Select “Change account type.”

Select “Yes” when the User Account Control prompt asks you whether you want to let the “Settings” app make changes.

From the ”Change Account Type” window, use the dropdown for the “Account Type” to pick “Administrator.” Press the “OK” button when you’re done.

That will upgrade the Standard User account to Administrator.