Do I Have a Local Account or a Microsoft Account on Windows 11

Published: 05 June 2024
on channel: CNATT
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We will show you how to check if users are local account or Microsoft account in Windows 11


⏰Timestamps⏰

00:00 Intro
00:34 Method 1: Identify the type of account by opening the Start menu
01:14 Method 2: Identify the type of account by using the Settings app
02:43 Method 3: Identify the type of account by using the Control Panel

In today's video, I'm going to show you how to determine if you're using a local account or a Microsoft account on Windows 11.

Knowing the type of account you're using can help you manage your settings, sync preferences, and access features more effectively.

In another tutorial linked below, we demonstrated the differences between a Microsoft account and a local account, and the advantages of each in Windows 11.

Microsoft Account vs. Local Account in Windows 11
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Method 1:
Identify the type of account by opening the Start menu

A very quick way to identify the type of account in Windows 11 is to open the Start menu.

If you see your email address next to your profile picture, you're signed in with a Microsoft account.

If you only see the account name, you're using a local account.

By clicking on your email address or account name, a menu will open where you can specify the account type for other users.

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Method 2:
Identify the type of account by using the Settings app


Right-click on the Start button and select Settings, or press the Windows logo key together with the 'I' key on your keyboard.

In the Settings window, you'll see a list of options on the left-hand side. Click on Accounts.

In the right pane, click on Accounts.

Under the Account Settings section, click on Your info.

To quickly access this window, you can open the start menu, click on the your username and select Change Account Settings.

Now, let's identify the type of account you're using.

If you're signed in with a Microsoft account, you'll see your email address under your info.

It will look something like "[email protected]."

You can also see the type of account under the account settings section.

If you're using a local account, you'll see the word "Local Account" under your account name.

If you have multiple users on your computer, you can see the type of those accounts in the other users section.

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Method 3:
Identify the type of account by using the Control Panel

Open the Start menu, type 'Control Panel,' and select it from the search results.

Select 'User Accounts' and then 'User Accounts' again.

If you're signed in with a Microsoft account, you'll see your email address next to your profile picture.

If you're using a local account, you'll see the word "Local Account" next to your profile picture.

If you have multiple users on your computer, you can see what type of accounts they have by clicking the "Manage another account" link.

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