How to Bypass the Microsoft Account Requirement in Windows 10 & 11 (2025 Guide)

• Why Microsoft Pushes the Online Account
• Step-by-Step Guide: Creating a Local Account in Windows 10 & 11
• 1. Start the Windows Setup
• 2. Open the Command Prompt
• 3. Bypass the Microsoft Account Requirement
• 4. Disconnect the Network Connection
• 5. Create a Local Account
• 5. Lokales Konto erstellen
• Benefits of a Local Account
• TL;DR

How to Set Up a Local Account in Windows 10 & 11 Without a Microsoft Account (2025)

Why Microsoft Pushes the Online Account

Over the past few years, Microsoft has been increasingly forcing users of Windows 10 and Windows 11 to sign in with a Microsoft account.
In the early days, creating a local account was easy. Now, the process is far more complicated, and simply disconnecting from Wi-Fi or unplugging the Ethernet cable often no longer works (as of July 2025).

A Microsoft account offers benefits like settings synchronization, access to OneDrive, and the Microsoft Store.
However, many users prefer not to create an online account—for privacy reasons, to keep a PC offline, or for use in testing and lab environments.

Step-by-Step Guide: Creating a Local Account in Windows 10 & 11

1. Start the Windows Setup

Install Windows 10 or Windows 11 as usual until you reach the point where you are prompted to sign in with a Microsoft account.

2. Open the Command Prompt

Press Shift + F10 to open the Command Prompt (CMD).

3. Bypass the Microsoft Account Requirement

Type the following command and press Enter:

oobe\bypassnro

This command disables the requirement for an internet connection during the Windows installation.
After running it, your PC will restart.

4. Disconnect the Network Connection

After the restart, press Shift + F10 again and enter:

ipconfig /release

This temporarily disconnects your internet connection by releasing the IP address of your network adapter.

💡 Tip: Run this command after naming your PC and before the account selection screen. If necessary, repeat the command.

5. Create a Local Account

You can now create a local user account in the Windows setup—without needing to log in to Microsoft.

5. Lokales Konto erstellen

Jetzt kannst du im Windows-Setup ein lokales Benutzerkonto anlegen – ganz ohne Microsoft-Login.

Benefits of a Local Account

• More privacy – no automatic data synchronization with Microsoft servers
• Offline usage – works without internet access
• Faster setup – no online sign-in required
• Perfect for testing – ideal for virtual machines and lab environments

TL;DR

• Open Command Prompt => SHIFT+F10
• Disable online requirement => obee\bypassnro (Neustart)
• Disconnect from the network => ipconfig /release