How to Add and Remove Administrator Rights in Windows

Managing user accounts and permissions in Windows is an important part of keeping your computer secure and organized. Administrator...

Managing user accounts and permissions in Windows is an important part of keeping your computer secure and organized. Administrator rights allow a user to install software, change system settings, and manage other user accounts. However, giving out admin privileges should be done carefully to avoid security risks.

In this guide, we’ll walk through how to add and remove administrator rights in Windows 10 and Windows 11.

✅ How to Add Administrator Rights

Method 1: Using Settings (Windows 10 & 11)

1. Press Win + I to open Settings.
2. Go to Accounts > Family & other users.
3. Under Other users, select the account you want to modify and click Change account type.
4. From the dropdown, select Administrator.
5. Click OK.

Your selected user will now have full administrator rights.

Method 2: Using Control Panel

1. Press Win + R, type control, and press Enter.
2. Go to User Accounts > Manage another account.
3. Select the user account.
4. Click Change the account type.
5. Select Administrator, then click Change Account Type.

Method 3: Using Computer Management

1. Press Win + R, type compmgmt.msc, and press Enter.
2. Navigate to Local Users and Groups > Users.
3. Right-click the user you want to edit and select Properties.
4. Go to the Member Of tab.
5. Click Add, type Administrators, and hit OK.

❌ How to Remove Administrator Rights

Method 1: Using Settings

1. Press Win + I to open Settings.
2. Go to Accounts > Family & other users.
3. Select the user account and click Change account type.
4. From the dropdown, select Standard User.
5. Click OK.

Method 2: Using Computer Management

1. Press Win + R, type compmgmt.msc, and press Enter.
2. Navigate to Local Users and Groups > Users.
3. Right-click the user account and select Properties.
4. Open the Member Of tab.
5. Select Administrators, click Remove, then hit OK.

⚠️ Important Tips

• Always keep at least one account with administrator rights; otherwise, you may get locked out of system management.
• Use Standard User accounts for daily use to reduce risks from malware or accidental system changes.
• Only assign administrator rights when absolutely necessary.

📌 Final Thoughts

Adding and removing admin rights in Windows is simple with Settings, Control Panel, or Computer Management. By carefully managing permissions, you ensure a balance between usability and security.

If you often share your PC or manage multiple users, consider keeping one admin account and making others Standard Users to keep your system safe.