OneDrive: switch accounts - how it works

To change the OneDrive account on a Windows PC, you first have to log out and then log in with another account. We'll show you how it's done.

Switch OneDrive account: Sign in with a local account

First, log in to your PC with a local account to switch Microsoft accounts:

1. Open the settings with the key combination [Ctrl] + [I].
2. Click "Accounts" and then "Sign in with a local account instead".
3. Enter your password and set any user data for the local account.
4. Confirm with Enter. You will now be logged in with the new account.

Switch OneDrive account: Sign in with a new account

1. Open Settings again and click Accounts.
2. Now click on "Sign in with a Microsoft account" and sign in with the desired account.
3. OneDrive is automatically set up after registration.