If you purchased a new PC with Windows 11 Pro - then it will accept MS365 business accounts during the setup.

But... if you have a new PC with Windows 11 Home, you need to jump more hoops to get it connected to a MS365 Business account. This article explains these steps.

Creating a Local Account

The way forward is to create a local account - then attached the Business (work) account. The Win setup program makes it difficult to do so.

1. When asked to sign in with a Microsoft account... type in This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. as your Microsoft account
2. For a password - type in anything
3. Windows will then advise that the account has been locked because of too many incorrect password attempts. You will then get the option of creating a Local account instead.

Another way is to sign in with a personal account, then go to Settings > Accounts > Your Info. Under the Account Settings heading, choose "Sign in with a local account instead" and follow the prompts. 

Another way is to sign in with a MS personal account, then 

• Go to settings > account > Other Users > Add Account.
• Click "I don't have this person's sign in information"
• Click "Add user without a Microsoft Account"
• Type in Username and password
• Then "Change Account Type" to "Administrator"

Create Business User Account 

Log out of any other accunts - then log in with the local account...

1. Go to settings > accounts > Access work or School
2. Connect
3. Fill in the MS365 Business email and password