I want to log into my microsoft account

Yes—if your employer permits personal account use, sign in through a separate Edge profile or InPrivate window rather than adding the account to Windows.

Sign in without affecting the corporate session

For occasional access:

1. In Microsoft Edge, select … (Settings and more).
2. Select New InPrivate window.
3. Go to account.microsoft.com.
4. Enter the email address or phone number for your personal Microsoft account, select Next, and enter its password. ^1^
5. Close all InPrivate windows when finished.

InPrivate keeps this session separate and removes its local history, cookies, and temporary site data when all InPrivate windows are closed. Downloads and favorites can remain on the computer. ^2^

For regular use, create a separate Edge profile:

1. Select the Profile icon in Edge.
2. Select Set up a new profile.
3. Select Personal.
4. Choose Sign in to sync data or Start without your data.
5. Sign in with the personal account if requested.

Edge profiles maintain separate settings, bookmarks, extensions, and account sessions. ^3^

Corporate-device restrictions

A company-managed PC can be configured to prevent users from associating personal Microsoft accounts with the device or disable the Microsoft Account Sign-In Assistant. ^4^

If the personal sign-in option is missing or displays an organizational-policy message:

• Do not try to bypass the restriction.
• Ask your IT department whether personal web sign-ins are permitted.
• Use your own phone or personal computer instead if IT does not allow them.

Avoid adding the personal account under Windows Settings → Accounts unless your IT department explicitly permits it. Also, an InPrivate window separates browser data locally but should not be treated as protection from organizational network, security, or device-management controls.

References

1. How to sign in to a Microsoft account | Microsoft Support
2. Browse InPrivate in Microsoft Edge | Microsoft Support
3. Sign in and create multiple profiles in Microsoft Edge | Microsoft Support
4. Windows device settings to allow or restrict features using Intune