Do I Have a Local Account or a Microsoft Account on Windows 10
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Do You Have a Local Account or a Microsoft Account on Windows 10
Knowing the type of account you're using can help you manage your settings, sync preferences, and access features more effectively.
A quick way to identify the account type in Windows 10 is to open the Start menu and hover the mouse pointer over the profile picture.
If you see your email address next to your profile picture, you're signed in with a Microsoft account.
If you only see the account name, you're using a local account.
By clicking on your email address or account name, a menu will open where you can specify the account type for other users.
Another way to identify the account type is to use the Settings app.
Click on your username and select Change Account Settings.
If you're signed in with a local account, you'll see the word "Local Account" under your account name.
If you're signed in with a Microsoft account, you'll see your email address under your info.
In another tutorial linked below and in the comments, we demonstrated the differences between a Microsoft account and a local account, and the advantages of each in Windows 10.