

Users can’t add Microsoft accounts: This option disables users on the system from adding a new Microsoft account, but they can still use the one already used to sign in.The policy is disabled: This option disables the policy, which is the default setting.From the popup, select either of the following options according to your preferences.Now double-click the policy “ Accounts: Block Microsoft accounts” in the right pane.Navigate to the following location using the left pane: Computer Configuration > Windows Settings > Security Settings > Local Polices > Security Options.Open the Group Policy Editor by typing in gpedit.msc in the Run dialog box.

Note: If you are using a Home edition of Windows 10 or 11, learn how to enable gpedit.msc or move on to the next section to use an alternative method. You can block Windows from asking for your Microsoft account credentials when trying to look into your computer account using the Group Policy Editor. Block from Switching to Microsoft Account from Registryĭisable/block Microsoft Account using Group Policy.Disable/block Microsoft Account using Windows Registry.Disable/block Microsoft Account using Group Policy.Right-click the account that you want to remove. Select Finder > Applications > Utilities > Keychain Access. Select Disconnect and then follow the instructions. Select Start > Settings > Accounts > Access work or school. Select Remove and then follow the instructions. Select Start > Settings > Accounts > Email & accounts.Ĭhoose the account that you want to remove from the device. See the latest account info for your operating system. The following describes how to remove your account from a device, although additional steps may be required. For convenience and efficiency, Windows and other operating systems allow account sharing between different apps on a device, including Teams. Important: Removing an account can affect the overall experience with a device along with other apps and services.
