Possible to install windows 11 with local account and skip microsoft account?

Of course you can! While Windows 11 strongly recommends, or even forces, you to use a Microsoft account during the initial installation, there's a way to skip this and create a local account.

Start the installation: Boot from your startup USB drive and install Windows 11 as normal until you reach the "Name Your Computer" screen.

1. Critical Step: Disconnect from the Network:
2. When the installation process asks you to "Sign in to a Microsoft Account," don't fill in the form yet.
3. Wired Network: Simply unplug the network cable.
4. Wireless Network: Click the network icon in the lower-right corner to disconnect from your current Wi-Fi connection.
5. Continue the installation: After disconnecting from the network, click "Next." The installer will be "forced" to offer you the option to create a local account because it can't connect to the network.
6. Create a local account: You'll see a message saying "Oops, it seems we can't connect to the Internet," followed by a "Limited Settings" button. Click it, and you'll be able to enter your local username and password.
7. Tip: When prompted for an internet connection, you can also press Shift+F10 to open a command prompt and enter:

OOBE\BYPASSNRO

Pressing Enter will automatically reboot the system and skip the internet connection request, directly presenting the option to create a local account. This command is designed for this purpose.