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Simon_L
Mar 06, 2019Brass Contributor
Login with a local user account on Azure AD joined Windows 10 machine
Hi all, I have a spare laptop here that I lend out to staff and visitors (if they need to present, etc). It's AAD joined, which is okay for staff. But for visitors, I would like to use a local accoun...
- Mar 20, 2019Actually, I figured it out. You can create a local account the "old" way, and then to login with it, you need to add the prefix "local\"
e.g. local\administrator
VasilMichev
Mar 06, 2019MVP
It is. Just remember to actually create the local account, as no such will exist if you join the device to AAD via the OOTB experience :)
- Simon_LMar 20, 2019Brass ContributorActually, I figured it out. You can create a local account the "old" way, and then to login with it, you need to add the prefix "local\"
e.g. local\administrator- LarryLeeFeb 15, 2021Copper ContributorThanks for the solution. Why didn't I think of that; it only makes sense, right?
- Kevin_HodgesDec 01, 2022Copper ContributorWe tried this solution but still get the user name or password is incorrect. We are trying to use our LAN Only admin ID's on Azure AD joined devices but it is not recognizing them and give an error of bad username or password.