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.

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.

Use your Microsoft account to sign in to Microsoft services like Windows, Microsoft 365, OneDrive, Skype, Outlook, and Xbox Live.

Closing a Microsoft account means you won't be able to use it to sign in to any Microsoft products or services, including Outlook.com or Hotmail, OneDrive, Xbox, Skype, Office or Microsoft 365, …

If you haven't already purchased a subscription, the first step in getting started with Microsoft 365 is to sign up for a business plan. Visit the Microsoft 365 for business website and choose a plan that …

Learn how to get Outlook set up to work with Microsoft 365, POP, IMAP, or Microsoft Exchange-based email accounts.

With passkeys, you can sign into your Microsoft personal account or your work/school account using your face, fingerprint, or PIN. Signing in with a passkey is simple and fast and helps protect you …

Learn how to reset or change your Microsoft account password. Get help with a forgotten Microsoft account password.

Learn how to change your Windows sign in from a local account to a Microsoft account to sync your settings across all your devices.

Microsoft Support is here to help you with Microsoft products. Find how-to articles, videos, and training for Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Windows 11, Surface, and more.