Switching accounts in Windows allows you to move between different user accounts on the same device without signing out completely. This can be useful if multiple people use the same device, or if you have separate accounts for work and personal use. To switch user, you can:

Learn how to add user accounts in Windows 10 and Windows 11. With an account, each person has separate files, browser favorites, and a private desktop.

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The user account name on a Windows device shows the name of the signed-in Microsoft account or work/school account. To change which user is signed in, select the Start button on the taskbar. Then select the account name icon or picture to see a list of users you can switch to.

Note : Office 365 apps do not support logging in with multiple user accounts from a same Microsoft 365 org or tenant at the same time. You need to log off from one user account to sign in with the other user account.

Windows 365 Switch lets you sign in and connect to your Cloud PC using the Windows 11 Task view. Just like switching between your local desktops, you can now switch between your Cloud PC and your physical device.

Using the new Microsoft Teams, you can now be logged into multiple work, school, and personal accounts on the Windows desktop app. Easily switch back and forth between organizations, including guest organizations. See and change your notification settings for …

Change from a local account to a Microsoft account. You can use the Settings app to switch your local account to a Microsoft account. In the Settings app on your Windows device, select Accounts > Your info, or use the following shortcut: Your info. Select Sign in with a Microsoft account instead.

You can change the UAC behavior by opening the Control Panel > System and Security > Change User Account Control settings. Move the slider to your desired level of notification and select OK to save your changes.

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