5 Ways to Check if a Windows Account Has Admin Rights

There are things you’re going to need admin right for. For example, if you want to modify network settings or install software, you’ll need to be an administrator. But the good news is that there are ways you can check to see if the account you’re using has administrative rights, so if one doesn’t work for you, you can try the others on the list.

1. How to Check if Your Windows Account Has Administrative Rights Using Settings

One of the easiest ways to check to see if your Windows account has admin rights is by going to settings. You can do this by clicking on the Windows Start menu and going to settings. Once you’re in settings, click on the Accounts option on the left pane, and at the top, next to the profile info, you’ll see the word Administrator.

2. How to Check for Admin Rights Using the Control Panel on Windows 11

You can also see if your account has admin right by checking the Control Panel. There are different ways you can open the Control Panel, but to refresh your memory, you can do by going to the:

• Search bar
• Go to Settings, followed by All apps at the top right. Scroll down to Windows Tools and click on Control Panel
• You can also use File Explorer by clicking on This PC at the left pane, followed by the drop-down list on the address bar at the top.

Once the Control Panel is open, go to:

• User Accounts
• User Accounts again

Look under your profile picture for the word Administrator.

3. How to Check for Admin Right on Windows 11 Using the Command Prompt

If you’re OK with using the Command Prompt, it’s another way to determine if your account has admin right. You can open the Command Prompt by searching for it in the search bar. You can also use Windows PowerShell, and you can open it by right-clicking on the Windows Start icon and choosing the terminal option.

The command you’ll need to enter to see if your Windows account has admin rights is net user.

If you want more details on the account, you’ll need to enter net user accountname. Ensure to replace where it says accountname with the account you want to check if it had admin rights.

4. How to Check for Admin Rights on Windows 11 Using Computer Management

The more options you have when doing something, the better. Here is one more option to check if you count with admin right on your account. Right-click on the Windows Start icon and choose the Computer Management option.

Once you’re on the Computer Management window, look for and choose the Local Users and Groups dropdown option. Click on Groups, followed by the Administrators option (double-click). The accounts under where it says Administrators are the ones with admin rights.

5. How to Check for Admin Rights in Windows 11 Using Search Bar

If you like using the search bar for most of your tasks, there is a code you can enter to check if your account has admin rights. Click on the search bar and enter lusrmgr.msc. The Local Users and Groups window will open, and when it does, click on the Groups dropdown menu, followed by the Administrators option. If your account has admin right, it’ll be on the list.

Further Reading

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Conclusion

There are certain things, such as installing a program, that you can only do if your account has admin rights. As you can see, there are different ways you can check to see if the account you’re using has admin rights. You can check by going to settings, the control panel, and using the command prompt, among others. Which one is your favorite? Share your thoughts in the comments below, and don’t forget to share your thoughts in the comments below.