Windows 10 and Windows 11 recommend getting started with an online account, but Microsoft does allow you to create a local account on Windows 11 Home. However, a lot of users are not happy with the hidden offline account setting. Today in this article, we will be sharing an in-depth article on how you can create a Windows 11 local account effortlessly. So without further ado, let’s get into this.
How to create a local account on Windows (2022)
It is quite easy to perform. Follow the following guide to install Windows 11 without internet connectivity: We have shared multiple methods to create them. You can choose which suits you best.
Create a local account during Windows 11 setup.
You can get started while you are setting up Windows 11. To create a local account, you have to dig a bit to create a local account. Creating local accounts on Windows 11 Home and Windows 11 Pro both have different approaches to doing this.
How to create a local account during Windows 11 Home Setup?
- You will require active internet connectivity during the initial process. Once you reach the sign-in page, you can disconnect your internet by turning off the router. Also, you can get Setup 2 right by not connecting your device to the internet.
- Now, click on the “Create One” button that appears below the sign-in box. Because you don’t have an active internet connection, Windows 11 lets you set up an offline or local account.
- Give your local account a name, and then follow the on-screen setup by entering your password.
- That’s it. Your Windows 11 Home local account has been set up successfully.
How to Set Up a Local Account in Windows 11 Pro
- Unlike Windows 11 Home, the offline account is hidden, but you can still create a local account by digging into the sub-menu. So let’s check it out.
- Similarly, following Windows 11 Home Setup Step 1, when you reach the Setup page with the Sign-in page,
- Click on the “Sign-in option,” and then choose “Limited Experience.”
- Give your local account a name, and enter your password.
- That’s it!
On Windows 11 Home, create a local account without internet access.
As we saw above, to reach the sign-in page, you require an active internet connection. So, for this, there is a workaround. Follow the setup instructions mentioned below.
- After Windows 11 installation, when you are on the Setup page, press “Shift + F10,” which opens the CMD (Command Prompt).
- Enter “taskmgr” and hit enter to open the Task Manager.
- From there, look for “Network Connection Flow” under the Processes tab.
- Choose “Network Connection Flow,” right-click on it, and then click on End Task.
- It will then redirect you to the final step of setting up a local account.
- Enter your local account name and password.
- Successfully created, that’s it!
Create a local account on Windows 11 after creating an online account (installation).
After installing Windows 11, if you wish to switch to a local account on Windows 11, here is a quick walkthrough to do so.
- Open Windows Settings (shortcut key: Windows + I).
- Next, head over to Account, and then go to Family, and other users will appear on the right panel.
- Click on “Add account” and then choose “Create a local account.”
- Next, choose “I don’t have this person’s sign-in information” and then select “Add a user without a Microsoft account” to create a local account.
- Enter the details for a local account. That’s it.
Once you successfully create a local account on Windows 11, you can switch from a Microsoft account to a local account from the Windows Start menu.
Alternatively, switch from a Microsoft account to a local account in Windows 11.
If you no longer want to keep using the online account, you can also switch to a local account. Check out the following guide mentioned below.
- Open Windows Settings (shortcut key: Windows + I).
- Head over to Account, and then click on Your Info from the right panel.
- Scroll a bit to the account settings, and then choose “Sign in with a local account instead.”
- Click on Next on the pop-up screen, and then enter the PIN or password for your Microsoft account.
- Enter the details, like username and password.
- That’s it!