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Choose whether you want to use a Microsoft™ account or a local account.
Microsoft™ Account
Use this account to sign into Windows™ and shop for apps in the
Windows™ Store. All your files are also saved to OneDrive™ by default,
allowing you to access them from any device.
Local Account
You can only use a local account on your laptop and cannot connect to the
cloud.
Manage Your Accounts
There are two ways you can manage your accounts:
1. Action Center
● Open the Action Center and click "All Settings".
● Click Accounts > Set Access for other Accounts.
2. Sign-in Options
● You can also create a PIN password to sign in to your laptop. To
access other sign-in options, go to "All Settings" in the Action Center.
Click "Accounts", then select "Sign-in Options" and follow the on-
screen instructions.
Change your Password
1. Open the Action Center > Tap "All Settings".
2. Click "Accounts" > "Sign-in Options".
3. Choose "User Accounts" from the search results.
4. Under "Password", select "Change" and follow the on-screen
instructions.
User Accounts
Lock or Sign Out
Your laptop will automatically lock when not in use for a while. You can
manually lock or sign out from the Start Screen by clicking the "More
Options" icon ( ) on the top left.
