How to switch from Microsoft account to local account on Windows 11

• 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.

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.

A 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. 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.

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.

This guide will teach you how to switch from a Microsoft account to a traditional local account.

Change from Microsoft account to local account on Windows 11

To convert a Microsoft account into a local account on Windows 11, use these steps:

1. Open Settings on Windows 11.

2. Click on Accounts.

3. Click the Your Info tab.

4. Under the “Account settings” section, click the “Sign in a local account instead” option to disconnect the account.

   

5. Click the Next button.

6. Confirm your password.

7. Create a name for the local account.

   

8. Create a password for the account.

9. Confirm the password.

10. Create a password hint.

11. Click the Next button.

12. Click the “Sign out” and finish button.

Once you complete the steps, the Microsoft account will switch to a local account. You can always change back to a Microsoft account with these instructions.

Alternatively, you can create another local administrator account and transfer your files to the new account instead of disconnecting from the Microsoft account services.