Learn how to add user accounts in Windows 10 and Windows 11. With an account, each person has separate files, browser favorites, and a private desktop.

Use an existing Microsoft account to get started, then add your new account later. Set up your PC using a local account, then learn how to Change from a local account to a Microsoft account.

Use your Microsoft account to sign in to Microsoft services like Windows, Microsoft 365, OneDrive, Skype, Outlook, and Xbox Live.

You can now add a new account. Under Email accounts, select Add Account, and select a suggested account from the dropdown menu or enter a different email address.

In case your user profile gets corrupted, here are the steps to create a new one. Add a new user account and configure it as an administrator. For detailed steps, see the article Manage user …

This article tells you how to add email accounts to the Mail and Calendar apps so you can start sending and receiving email and creating and managing events.

With passkeys, you can sign into your Microsoft personal account or your work/school account using your face, fingerprint, or PIN. Signing in with a passkey is simple and fast and helps protect you …

Installation media, such as a USB flash drive, can be used to install a new copy of Windows, perform a clean installation of Windows, or reinstall Windows. To create installation media, go to the software …

By default, Windows offers to save the passkey locally if you're using Windows Hello. If you select the option Use another device, you can choose to save the passkey in one of the following locations:

This article provides an overview and answers to some frequently asked questions (FAQ) about adding a work or school account to your Windows device using applications such as Microsoft Outlook or Edge.