Copy-ready commandNew-LocalUser
New-LocalUser -Name helpdesk -Password (Read-Host -AsSecureString)Requirements and permissions
- Requirements
- Windows PowerShell 5.1 or PowerShell 7
- Permissions
- Varies by command
- Last reviewed
- 2026-07-31
Examples
Basic example
Create a local user account.
New-LocalUser -Name helpdesk -Password (Read-Host -AsSecureString)Common errors
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