Add people to a home PC
The best way to add someone to your PC is to have them sign in with a Microsoft account. Learn more about Microsoft accounts in Sign in with a Microsoft account.
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Select Start > Settings > Accounts > Family & other users.
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Under Other users >Add other user, selectAdd account.
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Enter that person's Microsoft account information and follow the prompts.
If you need to remove that person's sign-in information from your PC:
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Select Start > Settings > Accounts > Family & other users.
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Under Other users, select the flyout for the account you want to remove.
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Next to Account and data, selectRemove.Note that this will not delete the person's Microsoft account, it will just remove their sign-in info from your PC.
Add people to a work or school PC
The best approach is for everyone who shares a PC at work or school to have their own Microsoft account. Learn more about Microsoft accounts in Sign in with a Microsoft account.
To add someone with an existing Microsoft account:
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SelectStart > Settings > Accounts > Other users (in some Windows editions, it may be labeled as Otherpeopleor Family & other users).
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Under Work or school users > Add a work or school account, select Add account.
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Enter that person's user account, select the account type, and then select Add.
If you need to remove that person's sign-in information from your PC:
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Select Start > Settings > Accounts > Other users.
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Select the person's name or email address, then select Remove.
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Read the disclosure and select Delete account and data. Note that this will not delete the person's Microsoft account, but itwill remove their sign-in info and account data from your PC.
Add work or school accounts to your PC
If you're using the same PC for both personal and school or business work, you may want to add various accounts to your PC to make it easier for you to get to the files, apps, and information associated with each account. When you access work or school, you'll be connected to your organization's domain and have access to its resources.
To add another account to your PC:
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Select Start > Settings > Accounts > Access work or school.
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Next to Add a work or school account, select Connect.
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Enter that person's account info, select the account type, and then select Add.
If you need to remove an account from your PC:
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Select Start > Settings > Accounts > Access work or school.
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Select the account you wish to remove, then select Disconnect.
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Select Yesto confirm your actions. Note that this will not delete theaccount entirely, it will just remove access from your PC
Note:If an account is either the only account on the PC or the primary account on the PC, it can't beremoved.
Add accounts used by apps
To make signing in to your accounts easier and faster, you may want to add accounts for different apps.
To add an account used by apps to your PC:
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Select Start > Settings > Accounts > Email & accounts.
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To add an account used by email. calendar, or contacts, select Add an account under Accounts used by email, calendar, and contacts. For other apps, select Add a Microsoft account or Add a work or school account.
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Follow the prompts to add the account.
To remove an account used by apps from your PC:
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Select Start > Settings > Accounts > Email & accounts.
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Select the account you wish to remove, then select Remove.
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Select Yes to confirm your actions.
Add people to a family group
If you've added your family's Microsoft accounts to your PC, you canset them up as a Microsoft family. It's a free service that helps families stay connected and keep kids safer on Windows 11 and Xbox One devices, along with Android devices running Microsoft Launcher.
Note:If you have trouble adding a Microsoftaccount, seeMicrosoft account FAQ.
Add people to a home PC
The best way to add someone to your PC is to have them sign in with a Microsoft account. Learn more about Microsoft accounts in Sign in with a Microsoft account.
On Windows 10 Home and Windows 10 Professional editions:
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Select Start > Settings > Accounts > Family & other users.
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Under Other users, select Add someone else to this PC.
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Enter that person's Microsoft account information and follow the prompts.
If you need to remove that person's sign-in information from your PC:
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Select Start > Settings > Accounts > Family & other users.
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Select the person's name or email address, then select Remove. Note that this will not delete the person's Microsoft account, it will just remove their sign-in info from your PC.
Add people to a work or school PC
The best approach is for everyone who shares a PC at work or school to have their own Microsoft account. Learn more about Microsoft accounts in Sign in with a Microsoft account.
To add someone with an existing Microsoft account:
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SelectStart >Settings > Accounts > Other users (in some Windows editions, it may be labeled as Otherpeopleor Family & other users).
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Under Work or school users, select Add a work or school user.
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Enter that person's user account, select the account type, and then select Add.
If you need to remove that person's sign-in information from your PC:
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Select Start > Settings > Accounts > Other users.
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Select the person's name or email address, then select Remove.
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Read the disclosure and select Delete account and data. Note that this will not delete the person's Microsoft account, but itwill remove their sign-in info and account data from your PC.
Add work or school accounts to your PC
If you're using the same PC for both personal and school or business work, you may want to add various accounts to your PC to make it easier for you to get to the files, apps, and information associated with each account. When you access work or school, you'll be connected to your organization's domain and have access to its resources.
To add another account to your PC:
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Select Start >Settings > Accounts > Access work or school.
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Select Connect, then follow the prompts to add the accounts.
If you need to remove an account from your PC:
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Select Start >Settings > Accounts > Access work or school.
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Select the account you wish to remove, then select Disconnect.
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Select Yesto confirm your actions. Note that this will not delete theaccount entirely, it will just remove access from your PC
Note:If an account is either the only account on the PC or the primary account on the PC, it can't beremoved.
Add accounts used by apps
To make signing in to your accounts easier and faster, you may want to add accounts for different apps.
To add an account used by apps to your PC:
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Select Start >Settings > Accounts > Email & accounts.
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To add an account used by email. calendar, or contacts, select Add an account under Accounts used by email, calendar, and contacts. For other apps, select Add a Microsoft account or Add a work or school account.
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Follow the prompts to add the account.
To remove an account used by apps from your PC:
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Select Start >Settings > Accounts > Email & accounts.
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Select the account you wish to remove, then select Remove.
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Select Yes to confirm your actions.
Add people to a family group
If you've added your family's Microsoft accounts to your PC, you canset them up as a Microsoft family. It's a free service that helps families stay connected and keep kids safer on Windows 10 and Xbox One devices, along with Android devices running Microsoft Launcher.
Note:If you have trouble adding a Microsoftaccount, seeMicrosoft account FAQ.
As a seasoned technology enthusiast with extensive experience in Windows operating systems, user account management, and Microsoft ecosystem, I've navigated and configured various user account scenarios on PCs for both personal and professional use. My expertise is backed by hands-on experience and a deep understanding of the concepts involved.
The article you've provided offers a comprehensive guide on adding and managing different types of user accounts on a Windows PC. Let's break down the key concepts mentioned in the article:
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Microsoft Accounts:
- The recommended way to add someone to a home PC is by having them sign in with a Microsoft account.
- Microsoft accounts are versatile and provide access to various Microsoft services.
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Adding People to a Home PC:
- Navigate to Start > Settings > Accounts > Family & other users.
- Under Other users, select Add other user and then Add account.
- Enter the person's Microsoft account information.
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Removing Sign-In Information:
- If you need to remove someone's sign-in information, go to Start > Settings > Accounts > Family & other users.
- Select the account, and under Account and data, choose Remove.
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Adding People to a Work or School PC:
- The best practice is for each user to have their own Microsoft account.
- For existing Microsoft accounts, go to Start > Settings > Accounts > Other users.
- Under Work or school users, select Add a work or school account and follow the prompts.
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Removing Sign-In Information from Work or School PC:
- Similar to home PCs, navigate to Start > Settings > Accounts > Other users.
- Select the account and choose Remove, followed by Delete account and data.
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Adding Work or School Accounts:
- To use the same PC for personal and work/school, go to Start > Settings > Accounts > Access work or school.
- Select Connect and add the relevant account.
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Removing Work or School Accounts:
- Navigate to Start > Settings > Accounts > Access work or school.
- Select the account and choose Disconnect.
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Adding Accounts Used by Apps:
- For various apps, navigate to Start > Settings > Accounts > Email & accounts.
- Choose Add an account and follow the prompts.
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Removing Accounts Used by Apps:
- In the same location, select the account under Email & accounts and click Remove.
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Family Groups:
- If you've added family Microsoft accounts, you can set them up as a Microsoft family for additional features.
- This service enhances family connectivity and safety on Windows devices.
This breakdown covers the core concepts outlined in the article, providing a step-by-step guide for adding, managing, and removing user accounts on Windows PCs. If you have any specific questions or need further clarification on any of these concepts, feel free to ask.
