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Windows 10 - Create a Microsoft Account

2026-10-22 22:04:47.886

Windows 10 - Create a Microsoft Account

Here's how to create a Microsoft account for your Windows 10 device.
  • 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 don't have an existing account to use.
  • The first Microsoft account to sign in is designated as the owner of the device. Any subsequent 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
    Sign in with a Microsoft account instead
     (below the Local Account name and info).
    Your email and accounts with Sign in with a Microsoft account instead
  3. From the 'No account' section, select
    Create one
    .
  4. Enter the required info (e.g., Name, email address, password, etc.) then select
    Next
    .
    If presented, follow the remaining prompts to complete setup.
    Let's create your account screen with available fields