How to add alternative Microsoft account to Windows 10

On Windows 10 Home and Windows 10 Professional editions:

1. Select Start > Settings > Accounts > Family & other users.
2. Under Other users, select Add someone else to this PC.
3. Enter that person's Microsoft account information and follow the prompts.

1. How do I sign into a different Microsoft account on Windows 10?
2. How do I add a Microsoft account to Windows 10?
3. Do I really need a Microsoft account for Windows 10?
4. Can you set up Windows 10 without a Microsoft account?
5. Can I change the Microsoft account on my PC?
6. What is the difference between a Microsoft account and a local account in Windows 10?
7. Is Gmail a Microsoft account?
8. How do I bypass Microsoft login?
9. How do I add a Microsoft account to my PC?
10. How do I link my Microsoft account to my computer?

How do I sign into a different Microsoft account on Windows 10?

Sign in using another Microsoft account

1. Click the Windows icon and then Settings icon on the desktop. Select Accounts.
2. Go to Your info > Sign in with a Microsoft account instead, and switch to another Microsoft account by following the onscreen instructions.

How do I add a Microsoft account to Windows 10?

Here's how you can add a device to your Microsoft account:

1. Sign in to your Microsoft account on an Xbox or Windows 10 device.
2. Sign in to the Microsoft Store on your Windows 10 PC.
3. Go to account.microsoft.com/devices, select Don't see your device?, then follow the instructions.

Do I really need a Microsoft account for Windows 10?

However, you are not required to use a Microsoft account, even though it appears that way. During the initial setup, Windows 10 tells you to sign in with an existing Microsoft account or create a new one. ... With a local account, you do not need to connect to the Internet to log in to your computer.

Can you set up Windows 10 without a Microsoft account?

You aren't able to setup Windows 10 without a Microsoft account. Instead, you're forced to sign in with a Microsoft account during the first-time setup process – after installing or while setting up your new computer with the operating system.

Can I change the Microsoft account on my PC?

Open Windows Settings (Windows key + I). Then click Accounts and then click on Sign in with a local account instead. Then sign out of the account and sign in back.

What is the difference between a Microsoft account and a local account in Windows 10?

A Microsoft account is a rebranding of any of previous accounts for Microsoft products. ... The big difference from a local account is that you use an email address instead of a username to log into the operating system.

Is Gmail a Microsoft account?

What is a Microsoft account? A Microsoft account is an email address and password that you use with Outlook.com, Hotmail, Office, OneDrive, Skype, Xbox, and Windows. When you create a Microsoft account, you can use any email address as the user name, including addresses from Outlook.com, Yahoo! or Gmail.

How do I bypass Microsoft login?

If you have a computer with an Ethernet cable, unplug it. If you're connected to Wi-Fi, disconnect. After you do, try creating a Microsoft account and you'll see a “Something went wrong” error message. You can then click “Skip” to skip the Microsoft account creation process.

How do I add a Microsoft account to my PC?

Select Start > Settings > Accounts > Email & accounts . To add an account used by email. calendar, or contacts, select Add an account under Accounts used by email, calendar, and contacts. For other apps, select Add a Microsoft account or Add a work or school account.

How do I link my Microsoft account to my computer?

Click on the Start button in Windows 10 and then click on the Settings command. From the Settings screen, click on the setting for Accounts. In the "Your account" pane, Microsoft offers you the option to Sign in with a Microsoft account instead. Click on the link to that option.