How do I set up my professional ******@charis.no Microsoft 365 account as a new Windows account on my PC?

Question

My private Microsoft account is registered as a Windows user. This account accesses our common family Microsoft account.

I do also subscribe to Microsoft 365 Business Standard professionally. I fail to set up a new Windows user on the same PC with my professional account. The feedback is that the account does not exist. It does exist as a Microsoft 365 user.

How can I set up a new Windows account for the Microsoft 365 Business Standard license?

Answer 1

To set up a new Windows user account using your Microsoft 365 Business Standard license, you can follow these steps:

Open the Windows Settings: Click on the Start button and select the gear icon to open the Windows Settings.

Go to "Accounts": In the Windows Settings window, click on the "Accounts" option.

Add a New User: In the left sidebar of the "Accounts" section, select "Family & other users." Then, under the "Other users" section, click on the "Add someone else to this PC" button.

Set Up a Microsoft Account: On the next screen, click on the "I don't have this person's sign-in information" link.

Create a Microsoft Account: On the following page, click on the "Add a user without a Microsoft account" link at the bottom.

Set Up Local Account: In the next window, click on the "Local account" option.

Enter Account Details: Fill in the requested information, such as the username and password for the new Windows account. Make sure to use a different username than your existing Windows account.

Complete the Setup: Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup of the new Windows user account.

Once the new user account is set up, you can sign in using your Microsoft 365 Business Standard credentials. This will allow you to access your professional Microsoft account on the same PC.

Please note that the steps mentioned above assume you are using Windows 10. The process may differ slightly if you are using a different version of Windows, but the general concept of adding a new user account remains the same.

If you encounter any issues during the setup process or receive error messages, it's recommended to consult the Microsoft documentation or contact Microsoft Support for further assistance.