Windows 10: Convert Microsoft account to local account

In this practical tip, we will explain how to convert a registered Microsoft account into a local account under Windows 10. The change requires the password of your existing Microsoft account, otherwise the conversion is not possible.

Turn Microsoft account into local account - so go ahead

1. Open the settings in the Windows 10 Start menu.
2. There, click on "Accounts".
3. Now click on "Sign in with a local account instead".
4. Enter the password of your Microsoft account and click on the "Next" button. If you do not know the password, you can find out this way.
5. At this point you have to enter the user name and twice the new password for your local account. Again, confirm with "Next".
6. Complete the change via "Logout and finish".
7. You then log out of the existing account and can then log in using your local account.