How do I set up a laptop with work email account

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How do I set up a laptop with work email account

Steve Callahan 5

Brand new computer out of box cannot log into it with my work account. do not want to use personal account

Chris 5 Reputation points

2024-05-16T16:53:56.7366667+00:00

Again, its brand new out the box he said. I have same issue, its when you are setting up Windows for the first time, therefore you cant log in with local account or anything. It makes you sign in now with a microsoft account and has to be personal. Cant be a work associated Microsoft account. Very annoying.

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Chris 5 Reputation points

2024-05-16T16:53:56.7366667+00:00

Again, its brand new out the box he said. I have same issue, its when you are setting up Windows for the first time, therefore you cant log in with local account or anything. It makes you sign in now with a microsoft account and has to be personal. Cant be a work associated Microsoft account. Very annoying.

Answer 1

Limitless Technology 44,776

Hello

Thank you for your question and reaching out. I can understand you are having query\issues related to laptop with work email account.

Please login with Local account on this then Please choose Start, Settings, and then Accounts to log in using your Work account. Select Connect after choosing Access work or school. Now look for and choose Join this device to Azure Active Directory. Enter your work email address on the Let's get you signed page before entering your password. Select join from the Make sure this is your organization menu. Restart your device to finish. You will then be able to log in with your work account.

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Julie Beasley 10 Reputation points

2025-06-23T14:16:40.6+00:00

Dumb answer. If you would only pay ATTENTION to the initial question it might help

Answer 2

Kapil Arya 8,546 Volunteer Moderator

Hello,

Refer this step-by-step guide:

https://www.kapilarya.com/connect-windows-11-to-work-or-school-account

Hope this helps!

Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog post by a trusted Microsoft MVP.

Chris 5 Reputation points

2024-05-16T16:55:16.11+00:00

This is when we are first setting up the computer, still in Windows setup mode. It requires a personal Microsoft account.
Julie Beasley 10 Reputation points

2025-06-23T14:17:23.48+00:00

Maybe stop spamming the forums with your stupid links. This does not answer the OP question at all

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