Enable Local Admin Account

The built-in local Administrator account in Windows 11 is disabled by default.

Key Details

• New Installations: After you set up a user account during the Out-Of-Box Experience (OOBE), the system automatically disables the built-in Administrator account.
• User Privileges: Instead of using the built-in account, Windows 11 gives administrative rights to the primary user account you create during initial setup.
• How to Enable It: You can turn on the built-in administrator account manually if needed using one of these methods:
  • Command Prompt: Run net user Administrator /active:yes as an administrator.
  • PowerShell: Run Enable-LocalUser -Name “Administrator” in an elevated session.
  • Local Users and Groups (Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions): Open lusrmgr.msc, go to Users, right-click Administrator, and uncheck Account is disabled