- On the Start screen, select your name in the upper-left corner of the screen and then choose Change Account Settings from the pop-up menu that appears.
The Accounts screen opens. Your account information appears with Local Account under your name.
If you don’t see Local Account under your user account name, you’re already signed in with your Microsoft Account.
- Select the Sign In with a Microsoft Account Instead link.
The screen shown below appears. Type the email address of your Microsoft Account (or the phone number associated with the account) and select the Next button.
- Enter the password of your Microsoft Account and select the Sign In button.
- In the Current Windows Password text box, enter the password of your local account.
The Accounts screen opens, where you see the user name and email address of your Microsoft account.
