When youre setting up your Windows account, youll have the option to link it to your Microsoft account.

Heres how you could do that on both Windows 10 and 11.

If you want to create it, hey read our guide onwhat Windows users should know about Microsoft accounts.

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You also need to know what youre in for when you use your Microsoft account with Windows.

How Do I Sign In to My Microsoft Account on Windows?

Throughout the process, you should probably ensure that youve connected your Windows computer to the internet.

the Your info page in the Settings app on Windows 10

Windows will need the connection when signing in to your Microsoft account.

Youll find the option to use your Microsoft account with Windows, in the tweaks.

To get to it, start by pressingWin + Ito bring up the configs app.

the Accounts settings page in the Settings app on Windows 11

On Windows 11, you might get to theYour infopage by clickingAccountsin the menu on the left.

Then, click onYour infoin theAccount settingssection on the right.

On theYour infopage, click onSign in with a Microsoft account instead.

the Your info page in the Settings app on Windows 11 with the Account settings and Related settings sections showing

You should easily be able to locate the link on both Windows 10 and 11.

A new window will appear asking for the username to your Microsoft account.

Enter it, and then click onNext.

entering the username to Microsoft account on Windows 11

bang out in the password to your Windows account and clickSign inafterward.

Youll then need to verify your identity through two-step verification.

Check the inbox of the email address you use with your Microsoft account for the code.

entering password to Microsoft account on Windows 11

Now, enter the password you use to sign in to your local Windows account and clickNext.

Click onNextin the prompt.

Then, enter the PIN in the Windows security dialog box that pops up.

verifying indentity when signing in to Microsoft account on Windows 11

Once you enter the PIN, you will have completed the process of signing in to your Microsoft account.

Windows wont log you out, meaning it’s possible for you to continue using your gear as normal.

Windows Is Better With Your Microsoft Account

Microsoft encourages you to use Windows with your Microsoft account.

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By following the steps above you could easily sign in to your Microsoft account on your PC.

We also recommend that you link your Microsoft with Windows to unlock more features on your rig.

entering current Windows password when signing in to Microsoft account on Windows 11

a Windows security prompt to enter HELLO PIN on Windows 11