When you use a local account in Windows 11, you can link this local account to a Microsoft account. A Microsoft account offers benefits for multiple services that Microsoft offers.
For example, it is easier to create a Windows license transfer between different computers. A Microsoft account also gives you access to a wide range of services and tools, such as tools that help you create, store and edit documents, videos, images and other files. But also social tools that let you communicate via email and chat, and share and collaborate on files stored online.
Users with an account can log in to a large number of services and apps with one account, but its greatest strength is probably its use in combination with Windows.
Linking a local account with a Microsoft account makes using Microsoft services a lot easier. This is how it works.
Connect local account to a Microsoft account in Windows 11
Log in with your local user account in Windows. Then right-click on the Start button. Click on Settings in the menu. Click on Accounts on the left and then on Your info.
Click on the link “Sign in with a Microsoft account instead” at the bottom.
Enter your Microsoft account credentials to sign in.
Once you have successfully logged in, enter the password for your local account. This is your current Windows password.
There you must create a PIN code via Windows Hello. Click next.
Enter a PIN code to log in to Windows in future. Then click next.
If you have performed the above, the local account in Windows has been replaced by a Microsoft account. Both accounts are now linked and you can log in to Windows using your Microsoft account login details and PIN.
I hope this helped you. Thank you for reading!
Also read: Change PIN code or password in Windows 11