How to link local account with Microsoft account on Windows 11

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On Windows 11, if you have previously created a local account, it is possible to link it with a Microsoft account to access all the benefits from the cloud.

For example, when linking your local account to a Microsoft account, you can associate your computer’s Windows 11 product key to your account, making it easier to transfer the license to another device or reactivate an installation after a hardware upgrade.

Also, you can sync settings, apps, and files across devices. You can use cloud-powered features, such as “Find my device,” which is a feature that tracks the location of a computer, so if it ever gets lost or stolen, you can quickly find out the last known site to find it. And, when using a Microsoft account, it’s easier to reset your account password and more.

In this guide, you will learn the steps to connect a local account to a Microsoft account on Windows 11.

Connect local account with Microsoft account on Windows 11

To link a Windows 11 local account with a Microsoft account, use these steps:

Open Settings.
Click on Accounts.
Click the Your Info page on the right side.
Under the “Account settings” section, click the Sign in a Microsoft account instead option for the Local account setting.
Confirm your Microsoft account email address.
Click the Next button.

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Confirm the account password.
Click the Sign in button.
Confirm the local account password.

Quick tip: If the account doesn’t have a password, leave the option blank, and click the Next button.
(Optional) Click the Skip for now option to skip the Windows Hello setup.
Click the Next button to create a PIN.
Create the new PIN to sign in to your Windows 11 account.
Click the OK button.
Click the Verify button.
Select the option to verify the account.
Confirm the email address to verify the account.
Click the Send code button.
Confirm the code send to your recovery email address.
Click the Verify button.