Having an outdated or unprofessional email address linked to your Microsoft account can be inconvenient or even embarrassing. Fortunately, Windows 11 provides straightforward ways to update the administrator email associated with your account. This guide will walk you through the steps to change your administrator email on Windows 11.

1. Add a new alias to your Microsoft account

Windows allows you to sign in using a Microsoft account, which can be linked to an email address or phone number known as an ‘alias’. By adding a new email alias and setting it as your primary, you can change the administrator email associated with your account.

Open your preferred web browser and navigate to account.microsoft.com. Sign in using your current Microsoft account credentials. Once logged in, click on the Your info tab at the top of the page.

On the ‘Your info’ page, click on the Edit account info link to access your account aliases.

Click on Add email to create a new alias.

You have two options: create a new Outlook email address or add an existing email address as an alias. To create a new Outlook email, select Create a new email address and add it as an alias. To use an existing email, select the second option and enter your email address. Then click on Add alias.

After adding the alias, locate it in the list and click on Make primary to set it as your primary email address.

If you’ve added an existing email address, you’ll need to verify it first. Click on Send email to receive a verification link. After verifying, return to the account page and click Make primary again.

If you created a new Outlook email, you may not need to verify it. Simply confirm any prompts by clicking Yes.

After completing these steps, you might be asked to sign in again. Once logged back in, you’ll see that your primary alias has been updated.

You can now sign in to all your Microsoft devices using the new email address.

2. Create a new Microsoft user account

If you’re unable to add a new alias to your Microsoft account, another option is to create a new user account on your Windows 11 device and assign it administrator privileges.

Click on the Start menu and open Settings.

In the Settings window, select the Accounts tab from the left sidebar.

Click on Email & accounts from the right pane.

Under Accounts used by other apps, click on Add a Microsoft account.

Sign in with the new Microsoft account you wish to use. Follow any prompts to set up Windows Hello or other security features if desired.

Once signed in, the new account will appear under ‘Email & accounts’.

Return to the Accounts settings and select Other users.

Select the new account and click on Change account type.

In the Account Type window, choose Administrator from the dropdown menu and click OK.

The new account is now set as an administrator account.

You’ve successfully created a new administrator account on your system.

Changing the administrator email on Windows 11 is a straightforward process, whether by adding a new alias to your Microsoft account or creating a new user account. By following these steps, you can ensure your account details reflect your current preferences.

1. Add a new alias to your Microsoft account

2. Create a new Microsoft user account

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