How to Find Username or Password for Windows 11

Quick Tips

• Save your Windows 11 username and password in a secure password manager.
• Use the command prompts to quickly find your Windows 11 username.
• If you forget your Windows 11 password, recover it through Microsoft account recovery or Credential Manager.

Forgetting your Windows login details is a common issue. Whether you didn’t use your PC for months or simply misplaced your login details, finding your username or password on Windows 11 is easier than you think. All you need to know is where to look.

Finding Your Username on Windows 11

There are several methods to find your username on Windows 11, but keep in mind these methods require you to be logged in to your PC already. If you are locked out and can’t access the login screen, you’ll need to use password reset options or Microsoft account recovery.

Method 1: How to Find Username for Windows 11 Through Settings

This method is only suitable if you’re already logged in on your PC, and it only applies to finding your username.

Step 1. Click the Start/Windows icon.

Step 2. Click Settings.

Step 3. Click Accounts.

Step 4. Under Account Settings, click Your Info.

Step 5. You can find your username under your profile name or email address.

This username is what you use when you want to sign in to your local account or your Microsoft account.

Method 2: How to Find Username for Windows 11 Using Task Manager

If your PC has multiple users, you can see all the usernames using this method.

Step 1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc on your keyboardto open Task Manager.

Step 2. Click on the Users tab.

Step 3. Here, you’ll find all the accounts that are currently active on the PC. Your account’s username will be listed, in most cases at the top, if your account is the only one active for that session.

Method 3: How to Find Username for Windows 11 Using Command Prompt

If you prefer to use keyboard shortcuts, you can try this method to find your username for Windows 11.

Step 1. Press the Win + R buttons on your keyboard, type cmd, and then press Enter.

Step 2. Type any of these commands:

• whoami: displays your current username.
• echo %USERNAME%: shows your username.

Both commands do the same thing. This method differs in that you can find your username using only your keyboard.

Method 4: How to Find Username for Windows 11 Using Control Panel

This method has been around since the days of Windows 7.

Step 1. Press Win + R on your keyboard, then type control, and press Enter to open your system’s Control Panel.

Step 2. Click User Accounts.

Step 3. On the next page, click User Accounts again.

Step 4. You’ll find your username next to your account picture.

Retrieving Your Windows 11 Password

If you can’t remember your password, don’t worry. If you already saved your login credentials, you can use the Credential Manager to find login credentials for Windows 11.

How to Use Credential Manager to Find Password on Windows 11

Step 1. Press Win + R on your keyboard. Type control and then press Enter. Your Control Panel will open.

Step 2. Click User Accounts and then click Credential Manager.

Step 3. You’ll find two options:

• Web Credentials – for online accounts.
• Windows Credentials – for system or network logins.

Step 4. Click on any of the options to display the account passwords you want to see. You’ll have to verify your identity to gain access.