Windows 10: How do I log out of Microsoft and switch to a local account?

Discus and support How do I log out of Microsoft and switch to a local account? in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I'm currently signed in as admin on my device with a Microsoft account, but I want to log out. There is no visible option for me to switch, and many... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by guo0O0o, Sep 26, 2018.

  1. guo0O0o Win User

    How do I log out of Microsoft and switch to a local account?


    I'm currently signed in as admin on my device with a Microsoft account, but I want to log out. There is no visible option for me to switch, and many solutions on other threads don't exist for me. How do I switch?

    :)
     
    guo0O0o, Sep 26, 2018
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  2. DarWun Win User

    Switch Back to Existing Local Account from Microsoft Account

    I already identified that I had tried this, and that it did not allow me to switch back to the original Local Account. The Microsoft Account hijacked the User Name of the original Local Account. When I click "Sign in With a Local Account instead" and enter
    the original User Name, Windows 10 won't proceed. The only way to get back to a Local Account is enter a new User Name.
     
    DarWun, Sep 26, 2018
    #2
  3. Switch Back to Existing Local Account from Microsoft Account

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your response in Microsoft Community.

    I understand your concern, and we in Community will try to help you in the best possible way we can.

    I suggest that you follow the steps below and check if you can log into your computer using the Local Account.

      • On the Search Bar type “User Account”.
      • On the right menu pane locate and click “Make changes to my account in this PC”.
      • Then locate and click on “Sign in With a Local Account instead”.
      • And follow on screen instructions.
    Hope this information is helpful.
     
    Vanessa Sohtun, Sep 26, 2018
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  4. How do I log out of Microsoft and switch to a local account?

    Unable to switch account from local to Microsoft account

    Hi,

    Thank you for the update.

    Please convert to Local account and back to Microsoft Account. To switch to a local account, please follow the below steps.

    To switch to a local account.

    Press “Windows + I” keys to open settings.

    Select Change PC settings.

    Select Users.

    On the right side, it will show your current account with an option "Switch to a local account”.

    Select “switch to a local account” and follow the steps to switch your Microsoft account into a local account. Once this is done your Microsoft account is safe and not linked with that computer anymore.

    To convert a local account to Microsoft Account you may try these steps:

    From the “Change PC settings” screen, tap or click Users.

    Tap or click Switch to a Microsoft account and follow the instructions.

    Also, check for pending updates and install them.

    Please let us know if the issue persists or you need any further assistance.
     
    Amarjeet_Paul, Sep 26, 2018
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