How to Enable and Manage Local Users and Groups in Windows 11 (Home Included)

Managing user accounts is a fundamental aspect of maintaining a secure and organized Windows PC. For administrators and power users, the Local Users and Groups (lusrmgr.msc) snap-in is the go-to tool for this task. However, accessing this utility can be confusing, especially since its availability depends on your version of the operating system.

This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about local users and groups in Windows 11, from finding and using the tool in supported editions to enabling it in Windows 11 Home.

Can I access local users and groups in Windows 11?

This section clarifies which editions of Windows 11 include the Local Users and Groups management console and why it might be missing from your system.

Yes, you can access Local Users and Groups in Windows 11, but only if you are using Windows 11 Pro, Enterprise, or Education editions. These versions are designed for professional and networked environments where granular control over user permissions is essential.

Unfortunately, Windows 11 Home does not natively include the lusrmgr.msc tool. This is a deliberate limitation by Microsoft, as Home editions are intended for single-user or family environments where advanced user management is deemed unnecessary. If you have Windows 11 Home, you will receive an error message if you try to open it. But don't worry—we'll show you how to get around this later in the article.

How to check local users and groups on Windows 11

For those with a compatible version of Windows 11, finding and using this powerful tool is straightforward. Here are several methods for how to find local users and groups in Windows 11 and begin managing your accounts.

Method 1: Using the Run Command

This is the quickest and most direct way to open the utility.

Step 1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.

Step 2. Type lusrmgr.msc into the box and press Enter or click OK.

Step 3. The Local Users and Groups window will open immediately.

Method 2: Through Computer Management

The Computer Management console is a collection of administrative tools, including Local Users and Groups.

Step 1. Right-click the Start button and select Computer Management from the menu.

Step 2. In the Computer Management window, navigate to System Tools > Local Users and Groups.

Step 3. You can expand the Users or Groups folders to view and manage them.

Method 3: Via Windows Search

You can also use the search bar for quick access.

Step 1. Click the Start button or the Search icon on the taskbar.

Step 2. Type "lusrmgr.msc" or "local users and groups" and click on the best match to open it.

Once opened, you can perform various tasks. Learning how to edit local users and groups in Windows 11 is simple from this interface. You can create new users, reset passwords, add users to specific groups (like Administrators or Power Users), and define their permissions, giving you complete control over who can access what on your PC.

Windows 11 Home--Get local users and groups tool

For a more reliable and user-friendly solution, a dedicated PC management tool like AOMEI Partition Assistant Professional is an excellent choice.

AOMEI Partition Assistant Professional is renowned as a powerful disk and partition manager, but its capabilities extend far beyond that. It has integrated a new feature that allows you to manage local users and groups in Windows 11, including the Home edition, through an intuitive and modern interface. This empowers Home users with Pro-level functionality without complex scripts or commands.

This tool simplifies every aspect of user management. Suppose you need to edit local users and groups in Windows 11. In that case, AOMEI Partition Assistant Professional provides a seamless experience, allowing you to create, delete, or modify users and groups with just a few clicks.

Step 1. Install and launch AOMEI Partition Assistant. Click the "Tools" main tab and select "Users and Groups". 

Step 2. Click the "Users" tab and then click the "New User" button to create a new user account. You can also click the "Refresh" button to refresh the user list.

Step 3. Then, type the appropriate information in the dialog box. You can enter the name and description and set a password for the new user. And, you can select or clear the check boxes for: User must change password at next logon, Account is disabled, User cannot change password, Password never expires.

Step 4. After all is set, click "Create" to create the new user.

Step 5. Finally, you can see the user is created successfully in Windows Local Users and Groups. And, you can also easily manage the new user account.

Beyond this new feature, AOMEI Partition Assistant Professional is packed with other handy functions to optimize your PC, including:

Disk Cloning: Easily clone your entire HDD or SSD to a new drive for backups or upgrades.

Migrate OS to SSD: Move your Windows installation to a faster SSD without reinstalling anything.

App Mover: Relocate installed programs from one drive to another to free up space.

PC Cleaner: Scan and remove junk files to improve system performance.

To sum up

Managing user accounts is a crucial skill for maintaining a secure and efficient Windows 11 system. While users of Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions have the built-in Local Users and Groups tool, Home edition users are not left out. You now know how to find local users and groups in Windows 11 if you have a supported edition and how to enable local users and groups in Windows 11 Home using either a batch script or a comprehensive management tool.

For a hassle-free and feature-rich experience, AOMEI Partition Assistant Professional stands out. It not only brings professional user management capabilities to all Windows 11 editions but also offers a suite of powerful tools to handle all your disk and PC optimization needs.