Creating a Windows Admin Account Using PowerShell

Introduction

In system administration, you may need to create new administrator accounts efficiently and securely. This guide demonstrates how to create a Windows admin account using PowerShell.

The Script

Here’s a PowerShell script that creates a new administrator account with a secure password prompt:

# Prompt for password securely
$Password = Read-Host -AsSecureString "Enter password for admin"

# Create new local user
New-LocalUser -Name "<admin name>" -Password $Password -FullName "Admin User" -Description "Administrator account" -AccountNeverExpires

# Add user to administrators group
Add-LocalGroupMember -Group "Administrators" -Member "<admin name>"

Write-Host "User has been created and added to Administrators group"

How to Use the Script

1. Open PowerShell as Administrator

• Right-click on PowerShell
• Select “Run as Administrator”

1. Run the Script

• Copy the script above
• Replace <admin name> with your desired username
• Paste it into your PowerShell window
• Press Enter to execute

1. Enter Password

• When prompted, type the desired password
• The password input will be hidden for security

What the Script Does

The script performs three main actions:

• Creates a secure password prompt
• Creates a new local user account
• Adds the new account to the Administrators group

Security Considerations

Remember to:

• Use a strong password
• Run PowerShell with administrative privileges
• Store the script securely
• Change the default password regularly

Customization Options

You can modify the script by:

• Customizing the username
• Adding additional user properties
• Modifying the account description
• Adding more group memberships

Conclusion

This PowerShell script provides a quick and secure way to create a new administrator account on Windows systems. Modify it according to your needs and security requirements.

Note: Always follow your organization‘s security policies when creating new administrator accounts.