How to Add a Microsoft Account to Windows 10?

Add or Remove Accounts on your PC

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

How do I Link my Microsoft Account to my Computer?

Click on the Start button and then go to Settings > Accounts > Your account.
Select Sign in with a Microsoft account instead, input your Microsoft account password and click next.

How do I Add a Microsoft Account to a Local Account?

Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, tap Settings, and then tap Change PC settings.
Tap or click Accounts, and then tap or click Other accounts.
Tap or click Add an account, and then tap or click Sign in without a Microsoft account not recommended.
Tap or click Local account.

How do I Create a Microsoft Account on my Laptop?

Go to account.microsoft.com, select Sign in, and then choose Create one!
If youd rather create a new email address, choose Get a new email address, choose Next, and then follow the instructions.

Can I have Multiple Microsoft Accounts on my PC?

Go to the Email & Accounts settings in Windows. Under you account settings is an option to add an account. A single "local" Windows account can be tied to multiple Microsoft accounts. Once youve associated your existing Windows account with your personal MS account then remove the other ones.

How do I Create a Microsoft Account on my PC?

Open the Microsoft Windows Account page, and select “Create a free Microsoft account.”
Fill in your personal information and enter a password.
Enter the Captcha code to verify youre real.
Click Create account.
Open your email account and select Verify.

Can I Create a Microsoft Account for Free?

You can make a Microsoft account for free through Microsoft's website. You can use a pre-existing email address for your Microsoft account or create a new one.

How do I Create a New User on Windows 10 Without a Microsoft Account?

Select Start > Settings > Accounts and then select Family & other users.
Select Add someone else to this PC.
Select I don't have this person's sign-in information, and on the next page, select Add a user without a Microsoft account.

Microsoft Account: Creating a Microsoft Account

Go to login.live.com. Locate and select Sign up now.
The sign up form will appear.
Review the Microsoft Services Agreement and privacy statement, then click Create account.
Your Microsoft account is now created, and the account settings page will appear.

How do I Create a Microsoft Account?

Sign in to the Microsoft Azure portal.
From the left navigation menu, select the Azure Active Directory > Users.
Select New user and create a new Azure work account by entering a name and work email address.
Complete the other required fields and select Create to save the new user.

Do I have to Set up a Microsoft Account for Windows 10?

You arent able to setup Windows 10 without a Microsoft account. Instead, youre forced to sign in with a Microsoft account during the firsttime setup process – after installing or while setting up your new computer with the operating system.

Is Microsoft Account same as Gmail 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.

Is a Microsoft Account Free?

A Microsoft account is a free account you use to access many Microsoft devices and services, such as the webbased email service Outlook.com also known as hotmail.com, msn.com, live.com, Office Online apps, Skype, OneDrive, Xbox Live , Bing, Windows, or the Microsoft Store.