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Anonymous238
Copper Contributor
Apr 17, 2026

Personal computer used at work sign-in options

I got a new personal windows 11 laptop I use at work. My boss had me sign into my company Microsoft account to add windows products and onedrive. Now when I want to change my password, it says unavailable and I have to enter code from Microsoft Authenticator app presumably on my boss’s device. I don’t want this. How can I setup my computer so that I log into my Microsoft account and then still receive my work’s Microsoft account’s products and onedrive?

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  • mohdadeeb's avatar
    mohdadeeb
    Brass Contributor
    Apr 17, 2026

    For a work PC, sign-in options usually include password, PIN, fingerprint, or even face recognition depending on the setup. In many companies, accounts are managed through Microsoft Entra (Azure AD), so you might also see options like Single Sign-On or company credentials. It really depends on how your organization has configured security policies.

  • KapilArya's avatar
    KapilArya
    MVP
    Apr 17, 2026

    In Windows 11, you have to use personal account and work account, separately. 

    You can first sign in to your own Microsoft account. 

    Then go to Settings > Accounts > Access work or school and connect your work account.