To create a local account in Windows 11 and switch to password logon, follow these detailed steps:
- Open Settings: Click on the Start menu (Windows icon) at the bottom left of your screen, then select Settings (the gear icon).
- Navigate to Accounts: In the Settings window, click on Accounts from the left sidebar.
- Access Family & Other Users: In the Accounts section, find and click on Family & other users.
- Add a New User: Under the Other users section, click on Add someone else to this PC.
- Choose Account Type: When prompted to enter an email or phone number, select I don’t have this person’s sign-in information. Then, on the next screen, choose Add a user without a Microsoft account.
- Create Local Account: Enter a username for the local account. You can also set a password and provide a password hint if desired. Click Next to create the account.
- Sign Out and Switch Accounts: After creating the local account, you can sign out of your current account. To do this, click on the Start menu, select your profile icon, and choose Sign out. Then, on the login screen, select the local account you just created and enter the password to log in.
- Using the Local Account: Once logged in, you can use this local account to install programs that require password authentication. You can also switch back to your original account using the PIN or the password you set for the local account.
By following these steps, you will have a local account that allows you to log in using a password, in addition to your existing PIN.