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How to Manage the User Account on Windows 10

by John Martin Engineer

The initial procedure of setting up the account in Windows 10 is used when you set up the new device or do the installation. However, it is not the only procedure of adding an account or configuring the account. All the other procedures and procedures are safe and easy. You can easily control your default account in Windows 10 and share it with your family and friends. With every device, there are different settings, different options, and separate security with storage. There are several ways of securing the account with the following steps. You can manage your account by changing the password, customizing the settings and security, changing the profile picture, sign-in options, and many more.

How to View Account Details on Windows 10

In the section of “Your Info,” you can see details of your account with proper information. In the same section, you can easily connect with Microsoft account as well with profile picture.

See your account details

Follow these steps to see details on Windows 10:

1.      Launch “Settings.”

2.      Tap on “Accounts.”

3.      Press on “Your Info.”

4.      Verify the account information like account type of “Standard or Administrator” or whether you are going through a regular account or Microsoft account.

5.      You can use any account you want in any type as per your preference.

6.      Hit on “Manage my Microsoft account” section to manage the family, security settings, billing information, and many more.

Once you take a look into this section, you will be acknowledged by most of the information about your account on Windows 10.

How to Switch through Local to Microsoft Account

For switching the Local account to Microsoft (or the vice versa ) follow these steps:

1.      Launch “Settings.”

2.      Tap on the “Account” section.

3.      Tap on “Your Info” section.

4.      If you have signed in with a local account, then tap on the “Sign in with a Microsoft account instead” section to connect with your Microsoft account.

5.      Follow the direction and fill the details.

6.      You might face a verification procedure, so keep your backup details like email or mobile number with you for any security codes.

7.      If you have signed in with a Microsoft account already, then tap on “Sign in with a local account instead” to switch on a local account.

8.      Follow the direction and fill the information.

By following these steps, you will be able to switch accounts easily and can do it anytime you want.

How to Change the Account Picture

1.      Open “Settings.”

2.      Tap on “Accounts.”

3.      Tap on “Your info.”

4.      Below the section of “Create your picture,” tap on “Browse for one” key to move further to change the picture.

5.      Choose a new picture for an account.

6.      Tap on the “Choose Picture” key.

By following it, you will see a whole new image of your account that will be visible on your Sign-in tab of your Windows 10.

How to Add More App Accounts and Email on Windows 10

At the time of changing the account, the worst experience is to enter the same information related to your account. However, if you add an account, then you don’t need to mention the same information again. For this suitable experience, you are required to add more accounts.

Add accounts for apps

To add an additional email or the app accounts, here are the steps:

1.      Launch “Settings.”

2.      Tap on “Accounts.”

3.      Tap on “Email & Accounts.”

4.      Below the section “Account used by email, calendar and contacts” tap on “Add an account” option.

5.      Even if you are adding the Microsoft account, you need to choose the same section to add the account.

6.      Choose the provider and server of your account.

7.      Follow the on-going instructions and fill up the information on your account.

By following these steps, you’ll learn to add multiple accounts to the same section.

Add accounts for work

For adding the account of work, here are some simple steps:

1.      Launch “Settings.”

2.      Tap on “Accounts.”

3.      Tap on “Email & accounts.”

4.      Below the column of “Accounts used by other apps” tap on “Add a Microsoft account” or “Add a work or school account.”

5.      Choose the particular service of your account to add.

6.      Follow the directions and fill the information of your account.

By doing it, you will successfully add your work account.

How to Connect with Organization on Window 10

At the section of “Account work or school,” you will be able to attach your desktop with an organization. Once you do it, you will be able to access the shared apps, network, resources, and emails.

1.      Launch “Settings.”

2.      Tap on “Accounts.”

3.      Tap on “Access work or school.”

4.      Tap on the “Connect” button.

5.      Confirm the “work or school” account.

6.      Tap on the “Next” key.

7.      Follow the further steps on the screen with information.

These are some vital procedures and steps that you can apply to manage your account in Windows 10. There are many more modification sections available, you can use them as well if they are relevant to you.

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