
This guide will teach you how to switch from a Microsoft account to a traditional local account. If you want to switch from a Microsoft account to a traditional local account, Windows 11 makes it an easy task from the Settings app. However, this is not an account type everyone wants since many users don’t like the idea of large companies handling their information or using cloud services. On Windows 11, you probably use a Microsoft account, but you can always switch to a local account, and in this guide, you will learn how.Ī Microsoft account is the default type when setting up a new user on your computer because it provides better security, integration with Microsoft services, and easy files and settings synchronization across devices.
To switch from Microsoft to local account on Windows 11, open Settings > Accounts > Your Info, click “Sign in a local account instead,” confirm the local credentials, sign out, and sign back in. You might need to sign in again to some apps and Windows devices. Going forward, you'll sign in to your personal Microsoft account with your personal email address. Select Remove next to your work email address to remove it from your account. If not, it’s easy to create a new Microsoft account. If you already use Skype, OneDrive,, or Xbox Live, then you already have one. If your personal email address does not have (primary alias) listed next to it, select Make primary to set it as your primary alias. Sign in, sign out, or change account in Microsoft Teams (free) To sign in to Microsoft Teams (free), all you need is a Microsoft account. If your work or school email address is the only one listed, enter your personal email address, or get a new one from Microsoft, and select Add email or Add phone number. If you already have a personal email address listed there, you can skip this step. Select Manage how you sign in to Microsoft. Sign in to the Your Info page of your Microsoft Account. To change the email address associated with your personal account: Your Visual Studio or MSDN subscriptions are linked to your Microsoft account.
You could lose access to some developer tools. You are part of our Xbox Developer community.You use a Windows phone running Windows 8.You may not want to rename your Microsoft account if: