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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.
 
Next, a password for the Microsoft  

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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.
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