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Windows 11
Set Up Cortana

2026-10-04 09:29:08.218

Windows 11
Set Up Cortana

Get the most out of your Windows® 11 device by activating Cortana, your personal voice-activated digital assistant.

Before you begin

Get help, answers, suggestions, recommendations, reminders and much more from Cortana®, the personal assistant from Windows . With permission, Cortana keeps a notebook of things about you to keep track of your interests so she can learn and anticipate to give you tailored recommendations and suggestions.
Cortana is no longer pinned to the taskbar by default. You can pin the Cortana app to the taskbar, if preferred.
For additional info, refer to how to configure Cortana.

Steps

  1. Open the
    Start menu
    .
  2. Select
    Cortana
     then choose
    Sign in
    .
  3. Use the current account or select
    Use a different account
     then choose
    Continue
    .
  4. To continue, review the Microsoft Privacy Statement then select
    Accept and continue
    .