How to Add or Remove Your Microsoft or Local Account on Windows 11

Windows users can log into their devices using a local or Microsoft account. Unlike the local account, which is confined to a single device, you can use the Microsoft account across multiple devices and sync settings and preferences. Therefore, knowing how to add or remove a Microsoft account if you want to use or switch from your local account is essential.

If you don’t know how to do this, we’ll show you how to add or remove your Microsoft and local accounts on Windows 11.

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How to Remove the Local Account and Add the Microsoft Account on Windows 11

Here’s how to add the Microsoft account on your Windows device if you’re currently using a local account:

That’s it. The above steps will sign you out of your local account and add your Microsoft account.

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How to Remove the Microsoft Account and Add the Local Account on Windows 11

Here’s how to remove the Microsoft account on your Windows device so that you can log in with a local account:

That’s how you remove the Microsoft account and sign in with a local account. If you want to add another Microsoft account on top of your main one, do so as another user. This way, it’s possible to easilyswitch between Windows user accounts.

Click on Sign in With a Microsoft Account Instead in the Windows Settings App

Add or Remove Your Microsoft Account With Ease

Adding or removing your Microsoft and local accounts is very simple. By knowing how to do this, you can easily switch between them.

Still using the Start menu to log out? There are far quicker ways to chance user accounts on Windows 11.

Click on the Sign in With a Local Account Instead Link in Windows Settings App

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