How to Create a Local User Account Instead Windows 10 offers no option to create a local account from within the setup process. That’s right-if you don’t want a Microsoft account, Microsoft says you need to sign in with one anyway and then remove it later. Finish going through Windows setup, then select the Start button and go to Settings > Accounts > Your info and select Sign in with a local account instead. If you’d prefer not to have a Microsoft account associated with your device, you can remove it. If you do, Windows 10’s Setup says this is how you can avoid signing in with a Microsoft account:
You might click “Learn More” to find more information about the account creation process. If you try to click “Next” or “Create account,” Windows 10 will ask you for “a valid email address, phone number, or Skype name.” There’s no apparent way around it.
