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Windows 10 - Add a Microsoft Account

2026-10-22 21:01:37.202

Windows 10 - Add a Microsoft Account

Here's how to add a Microsoft account using Windows 10.
  • If your device isn't running Windows® 10, refer to the Windows 8 instructions.
  • The following steps only apply if you signed in without a Microsoft® account during the initial setup of your device and have an existing account to use.
  • If you don't have an existing account, you can create one.
  • The first Microsoft account to sign in is designated as the owner of the device. Any subsequent Microsoft accounts that are used to sign in won't have owner privileges (the ability to change or modify users, etc.).
  1. From the Windows desktop, navigate:
    Start Start menu icon
    Settings icon
    .
  2. Select
    Email & app accounts
     then select
    Add a Microsoft account
    .
    Your email and accounts with Sign in with a Microsoft account instead
  3. Enter the email address or phone number and password then select
    Sign in
     (lower-right).
    If presented with a "Something went wrong" screen, ensure that you are connected to the internet then select
    Retry
    .
    Sign in screen with available fields
  4. If applicable, follow remaining on-screen prompts to switch to a Microsoft account.
    You may need to verify your identity by entering a confirmation code. For further assistance, contact Microsoft.