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