👤 How to add users using a Microsoft Account in Windows 11
The fastest way to add someone to your PC on a Windows-11 computer is to create a new Microsoft Account. A Microsoft Account can be created thanks to this tip.
Microsoft accounts are not local accounts but accounts integrated into Microsoft's eco-system. The big advantage of these accounts is that some settings and preferences move with the account on the computers you work on.
Why add a Microsoft Account in Windows 11?
Synchronizing your Microsoft account in Windows 11 can offer several benefits, including:
- Device continuity: If you have multiple Windows 11 devices and sync your account, you can work seamlessly across devices. For example, if you edit and save a document on one device, it automatically syncs with your other devices so you can continue working where you left off.
- Accessing Microsoft services: Synchronizing your Microsoft account makes it easier to access the various Microsoft services, such as OneDrive, Outlook, Teams, etc. This can be useful if you use these services a lot.
- Customization of settings: By syncing your account, you can also sync your personalized settings, such as the background image, themes, language preferences, and so on. When you log in to another Windows 11 device, these settings are automatically applied.
Under Settings, open Accounts in Windows 11
Go to the start bar, press Settings and from the next menu choose: Accounts.
Under Accounts choose other users
In Windows 11, choose Settings -> Accounts.
Then press Other Users.
For other users, there are 2 options
For other users, there are 2 options.
- Either add your colleagues to your computers (as administrator) via Work or School account.
- Either add a Microsoft Account you previously created through this step.
If you choose to add a Microsoft Account to your Windows 11 computer it is necessary that you will log in with this specific account.
I am adding a test Microsoft account.
Log out to use your new Microsoft Account in Windows 11
First, you must log out to use your new Microsoft Account in Windows 11.
When starting your computer press: Other Users - Bottom left or wait 1 minute for all accounts to sync.
After 1 minute, the added account automatically appears.
Login for the first time and enter the code from the Authenticator app or press approve.
Create a PIN on your Microsoft Account in Windows 11
Create a PIN on your Microsoft Account in Windows 11. When you log in for the first time, you will be given the option to create a PIN. Enter it twice to get through the wizard.
After logging in, you will enter Windows 11
After logging in, you will enter Windows 11.
Have fun adding yet other accounts of family members or users
