Although PC literally means Personal Computer, it’s not that personal anymore, especially when it’s a home or office desktop.
Multiple family members or coworkers can also use the same device. Having different accounts for each person on a shared PC is really beneficial in such cases as it lets everyone use their own sign-in info, files/apps, and desktop settings.
So, how can you use multiple MS accounts on the same PC? And how can you remove them later on?
Let’s dive into this article to find out all the answers.
How to Add or Remove Multiple Microsoft Accounts on One PC
To add and use multiple Microsoft accounts on one PC, go to Settings > Accounts > Family & other users. If you’re on Windows 11, select Add account from Add other user section. For Windows 10 users, click on Add someone else to this PC option under the Other users section.
Windows users can also add work or school accounts and these accounts can also be added for specific apps to easily sign in. Below, I have thoroughly discussed all the necessary steps to use multiple school, work, or personal Microsoft accounts on a single PC.
Add or Remove People on a Home PC
If you want to add regular Microsoft accounts for family members or other people to one computer, follow these steps:
- Press Start+I to open Settings.
- Select Accounts > Family & other users.
- For Windows 11, click on Add account from either Add a family member or Add other user section.
- For Windows 10, click on Add someone else to this PC from the Other users section.
- Input the necessary credentials and follow the on-screen prompts to complete the process.
Done! If you want to remove that added account from the shared PC, simply go to the same Settings location. Then, instead of adding an account, select the account you want to remove and click on Remove.
Add or Remove Work/School Microsoft Account(s) on a PC
When there are many people who share a single PC in a workplace or school, having separate Microsoft sign-in accounts for each person is the best approach. Here’s how to do it:
- Press Windows Key+I to launch Settings.
- Select Account > Access work or school.
- Click on Connect from the Add a work or school account section.
- Enter the account you want to add and select the account type.
- Click Add.
That’s it. In case you want to remove the work/school account, follow the same steps and instead of clicking on Connect, select the account you want to remove and click on Remove/Disconnect > Delete account and data.
Despite what the option’s name suggests, this won’t delete the account completely. It’ll just remove the account’s sign-in info from your PC.
Add or Remove MS Accounts Used by Apps on a PC
You can also add more than one Microsoft accounts for apps like email, calendar, Office, or Xbox Live. This helps tremendously to sign into different apps with different accounts without being limited to one account through the whole system.
Go to Settings > Accounts > Email & accounts. Then from the Accounts used by other apps section, click on Add a Microsoft account. You can also add work or school accounts from the same location. 
To remove app-specific accounts, go to the same settings location and select the account you want to delete from the PC. Then simply click on Remove.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use two Microsoft accounts on one computer?
Yes. Two or more Microsoft accounts can be used on one computer to log in as separate users.
What’s the main difference between a local account and a Microsoft account?
The main difference between a local account and a Microsoft account is that a local account can be passwordless, but an MS account can’t.
Can I have two Office 365 accounts on one computer?
Yes. You can have two Office 365 accounts on one PC but must create a new user login for each account.
Ending Note
That’s about it. Keep in mind organization admins can limit the number of users on a single computer in workplaces. So you might not be able to add multiple accounts on certain PCs.
Anyway, I hope this article has provided the necessary steps for you to add and use multiple MS accounts on a single PC. If you have further questions, don’t forget to share your thoughts in the comment section below.
Have a great day!
