How to Link a Local Account to a Microsoft Account Windows 11

This practical guide explains how to link a local account to a Microsoft account Windows 11. Follow the steps in order, review the requirements first, and use the troubleshooting notes when a setting or option does not work as expected.

How to linking a local account to a Microsoft account

Step 1:

We open Settings on the computer, then select Accounts . Next, look to the side and select Sign in with a Microsoft account instead .

Step 2:

You sign in with your Microsoft account , then click Next to continue. Next, you enter your local account password. Then you can click Skip for now to skip Windows Hello setup, or click Next to create a PIN. Enter the PIN to sign in to Windows 11.

Step 3:

Click Ok then click Verify to verify . We confirm the email address to verify the account. Click Send code to enter the interface, then follow the instructions displayed on the interface.