Windows 11/10 allows you to link a Microsoft Account with a Local account. However, in this gearupwindows article, we will guide you on unblinking a Microsoft Account from your Local Account. Signing in to Windows 11/10 with a local account has its own advantages, such as you can remove the account password if you like. The good thing is that you will not lose any data during switching to a local account from Microsoft account.
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How to Switch to Local Account from Microsoft Account in Windows 11?
To switch back to a local account in Windows 11, use the following steps:-
Step 1. First, open Windows Settings by pressing
Step 2. Then, click on the
Step 3. After that, select the
Step 4. On the right sidebar, under the “Account settings” section, click the
Step 5. Click on
Step 6. When prompted with the “Windows Security” pop-up window, enter your current account password and click the
Step 7. In the following screen, fill the details of “User name,” “New password,” “Confirm password,” and “Password hint.”
Step 8. Then, click the
Step 9. Finally, click the
Now you can sign in to your Windows 11 PC with local account details. Microsoft account is removed from your local account.
How to Change to Local Account from Microsoft Account in Windows 10?
Like Windows 11, you can also switch to a local account from Microsoft account in Windows 10. Here is how to do it:-
Step 1. First, open the Settings app on your PC. For that, either press
Step 2. When Windows Settings opens, click on the
Step 3. After that, hit the
Step 4. On the right side of “Your info,” click the link
Step 5. A new window will appear on the screen when you’re done with the above steps. Click the
Step 6. After that, “Windows Security” will open. Type your account password and click the
Step 7. Then, fill in the details of “User name,” “New password,” “Confirm password,” and “Password hint.”
Step 8. After filling in the user account details, click the
Step 9. Finally, click the
Now, you’ll be logged out from your account. You can log in back to your PC with new credentials.