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.

The My Account portal helps you to manage your work or school account by setting up and managing your security info, managing your devices, changing your profile photo, and viewing how your organization uses your data.

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.

Note If you don't have a Microsoft account, creating one is easy. Simply go to account.microsoft.com, select Sign in, and then choose Create one! To create your profile, we recommend you use your Microsoft account email address.

These options help make it easier and safer to sign into your PC because your PIN is only associated with one device, and it's backed up for recovery with your Microsoft account. You can use the Settings app to configure and manage Windows Hello.

If you don't have a Microsoft account, or you want to create a new one, you can follow these steps: Select Create an account to start, or go to signup.live.com.

Go to microsoft365.com and sign in with your business username and password. When you sign up for a subscription, you specify an alternate email address where you'll get emails from Microsoft that include links to sign into your Microsoft 365 business account.

To sign up for Microsoft Teams Free, all you need is a Microsoft account. If you are using Skype, OneDrive, Outlook.com, or Xbox Live, then you already have one.

A Microsoft account is what you use to access many Microsoft devices and services. It’s the account that you use to sign in to Skype, Outlook.com, OneDrive and Windows Phone – and it means your files, photos, contacts and settings can follow you securely to any device.

Microsoft accounts are for personal use, and for accessing services like Outlook.com, Xbox or Skype. Microsoft work and school accounts are for organizations that use Microsoft 365 for business.