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Do you want to change Microsoft Account to Local Account in Windows 11?
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Then you are at the right place as here is how to do so.
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Let’s get started. This is The Windows Club.
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While installing Windows 11/10 or setting up your computer for the first time,
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Windows may have persuaded you to log in using a Microsoft Account. Microsoft Account
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is generally the one you’ve been using to log in to your email on Outlook, Hotmail, or Live.
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There was an option to sign in using a local account too, but it usually goes unnoticed. So,
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now if for some reason you want to switch to a Local Account from a Microsoft Account,
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this video will guide you. You can create a separate local account or
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you can convert your existing account to a local account.
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How to change Microsoft Account to Local Account in Windows 11
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To change the Microsoft Account to a Local Account in Windows 11, press the Windows+I
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keyboard shortcut to open the Settings app. Now click on the Accounts tab in the left pane.
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Switch to Local Account. Then go to the right side of the
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page and click on the Your info option. Sign in with a local account instead.
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Under Account settings, click on the link Sign in with a local account instead.
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You will now be asked to confirm that if you really want to switch to a local account.
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Click on the Next button to continue.
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account that is currently logged in will be asked. You may also enter your PIN or
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another form of sign-in you previously set up. The next step requires you to enter your local
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account details. Here, you should add a password. Once you have created or renewed a local account
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using the username and password, Windows will now ask you to use this account to log in.
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Click Next once you’ve finished entering your information.
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change Microsoft Account to Local Account in Windows
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Now click on the Sign out and finish button. After signing out,
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you’ll be able to log into your local account. it syncs some settings across PCs you use. It also
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syncs settings like browser favorites, history, shortcuts, passwords for the various services
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you use. If you have any issues performing the steps you can follow this detailed guide.
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So, that's it. Subscribe to The Windows Club for all
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your tech solutions related to Windows. Thanks for watching.
