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Based on your query of changing local account to corporate account on Windows 11 Pro Version. You can try the following steps:
Before proceeding the change, you must ensure to meet below prerequisites.
- You must have administrator privileges on the device.
- An organizational account (Azure AD or on-premises AD account) provided by your workplace/IT department.
- Active internet connection (for Azure AD join).
1.Method for Azure AD join (Cloud Environment)
- Open Settings:
- Press Windows key + I to open the Settings app.
- Navigate to Accounts:
- In the left-hand navigation pane, click on "Accounts."
- Access Work or School:
- On the Accounts page, click on "Access work or school."
- Connect:
- Click the "Connect" button.
- Enter your organizational credentials:
- A window will appear. Enter your corporate email address and then click "Next."
- You'll then be prompted for your password.
- Important: Pay attention to the options presented. You might see options to "Join this device to Azure Active Directory" or "Enroll only in device management." For full corporate account integration, you'll generally want to join the device to Azure AD.
- Follow the on-screen prompts: The process may involve:
- Verifying your identity (MFA, if your organization uses it).
- Accepting terms and conditions.
- Potentially restarting your computer.
2.Method for Active Directory Domain Services join (On-Premise environment)
- Open Advanced System Settings Press Win + R → Type sysdm.cpl → Enter.
- Join Domain Go to Computer Name tab → Click Change... → Under "Member of", select Domain. Enter your organization's domain name (e.g., CORP.YOURCOMPANY.COM).
- Authenticate Enter corporate credentials with domain join permissions when prompted. Restart after successful join.
Hope the above information is helpful!