Description: This article will show you how to switch your sign-in account on a Windows 8.1 PC from a Local Account to an existing Microsoft Account.

1. Swipe in from the right side of the screen while on the desktop view or press the Windows Key and C at the same time. Click on Settings in the lower right corner.
   
2. Click on Change PC settings.
   
3. Click on Accounts.
   
4. Under Your Account, click on Connect to a Microsoft Account.
   
5. Type in your Local Account Password and then click Next.
   
6. Type in your Username and Password for your existing Microsoft Account and then click Next.
   
7. Click on Next and then Switch.