🎥How to Bypass Microsoft Account Sign-In on Windows 11 Setup (Use Local Account Instead)

Intro:

Hey everyone!
In this video, I’ll show you a simple trick to bypass the Microsoft Account sign-in requirement during the Windows 11 setup — and create a local account instead.

This is super useful if you don’t want to connect to the internet or use a Microsoft account.
Let’s jump right in!

Step 1: Start Windows 11 Setup

Boot into the Windows 11 installation — either from a USB or ISO.

Proceed through the initial steps:

• Choose your language and region
• Click Next
• Click Install Now

Continue until you reach the “Let’s connect you to a network” or “Sign in with Microsoft” screen.

Step 2: Press Shift + F10 to Open Command Prompt

At the Microsoft sign-in screen, press:

Shift + F10

This will open a Command Prompt window.

Step 3: Run the Local Account Bypass Command

Now in Command Prompt, type:

start ms-cxh:localonly

Then press Enter.

Wait a few seconds — the Microsoft Account screen will close and you’ll be redirected to the Create a Local Account screen.

Step 4: Create Your Local User

Now you’ll see a screen asking for:

• Your local username
• Password (optional)

Fill in your details and click Next.

That’s it — you’ve created a local account and skipped the Microsoft sign-in!

Optional: No Internet Required

If you’re doing a fresh install and don’t want to deal with Microsoft sign-in prompts at all, just disconnect from the internet before setup — and Windows will often default to a local account creation flow.

But in newer builds, this trick with ms-cxh:localonly works even when you’re connected.

Outro:

And that’s how you skip the Microsoft Account requirement in Windows 11 and create a local account instead!

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