Windows 10: How do I change my Microsoft Account into a Local Account

Discus and support How do I change my Microsoft Account into a Local Account in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; When I first set up my computer I made a Windows account but I logged in using my Microsoft Account instead of making a local user account. I was... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by NicholasCarbone, Jan 30, 2019.

  1. NICHOLASCARBONE
    NicholasCarbone Win User

    How do I change my Microsoft Account into a Local Account


    When I first set up my computer I made a Windows account but I logged in using my Microsoft Account instead of making a local user account. I was wondering if there is anyway to change it to a local account after making the account, without loosing your data.

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    NicholasCarbone, Jan 30, 2019
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  2. RAFAEL COM
    Rafael Com Win User

    how to change local account to Microsoft account

    Hi Linda,

    To change your login settings from local account to Microsoft account, please follow the steps below:

    • Click on Start menu and select Accounts.
    • Select Your email and accounts and click on Sign in with a Microsoft account instead.
    • Type the details for your Microsoft Account.
    • Reboot the PC for the changes to take effect.

    Let us know the result.
     
    Rafael Com, Jan 30, 2019
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  3. YAQUB K
    Yaqub K Win User
    Local Account password changed to Online Account Password

    Hi,

    I suggest you to follow the steps on how to switch from Microsoft account to Local account:

    • Click on search in taskbar and type account.
    • Click on Accounts.
    • Now, under Your account, click on Sign in with Local account instead.
    • Enter your Microsoft account password for confirmation and then follow the screen instruction.
    • Enter User name credentials for your the Local account and click OK.
    • Now, login to Local account.
    Hope it helps.
     
    Yaqub K, Jan 30, 2019
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  4. KARI
    Kari Win User

    How do I change my Microsoft Account into a Local Account

    Change Microsoft Account Details in Administrator Account


    Hi Daryl, welcome to the Ten Forums.

    It's quite easy in fact, simply switch the account in question first to a local account, then switch back to a Microsoft account, this time using your wife's MS account credentials.

    Tutorials:
    Notice that before doing this you need to remove the new additional MS account on the PC, the one you created with her credentials. Windows allows only one user account for each email address, if the new account exists you cannot switch the original administrator account to an MS account using the same email address. Tutorial: User Account - Delete in Windows 10 - Windows 10 Forums
     
    Kari, Jan 30, 2019
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