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.

Learn how to reset your PIN if you aren't signed in to Windows and having trouble using your PIN.

Learn how to get Outlook set up to work with Microsoft 365, POP, IMAP, or Microsoft Exchange-based email accounts.

The sign-in options in Windows serve various purposes to enhance your user account security and sign in convenience. You can access the sign-in options from the Settings app.

Get help for the account you use with Microsoft. Find how to set up Microsoft account, protect it, and use it to manage your services and subscriptions.

This article describes the sign in, sign out, lock, and switch user account actions in Windows. Expand the following sections to learn more.

Learn how to activate Windows using a product key or digital license, check your activation status, and link your Microsoft account.

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 …