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Windows 11
Add a Microsoft Account

2026-10-04 07:20:02.042

Windows 11
Add a Microsoft Account

Protect your files and access them on the go. Check out how to link a Microsoft account to your Windows® 11 device to enable automatic cloud backup and syncing.

Before you begin

The following steps only apply if you signed in without a Microsoft® account during the initial setup of your device and have an existing account to use. If you don't have an existing account, you can create one.
The first Microsoft account to sign in is designated as the owner of the device. Any subsequent Microsoft accounts that are used to sign in won't have owner privileges (the ability to change or modify users, etc.).

Steps

  1. Open the
    Start menu
    .
  2. Navigate:
    Settings
    Accounts
    Email & accounts
    .
  3. Select
    Add a Microsoft account
    .
  4. Enter the email, phone or Skype ID then select
    Next
    .
  5. Enter the password then select
    Sign in
    .
  6. If applicable, follow the remaining onscreen prompts to switch to a Microsoft account.
    You may need to verify your identity by entering a confirmation code. For further assistance, contact Microsoft.