How to Configure a Windows PC for Work or School
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Tested on
- Windows 11 Pro, Build 26100
- You will need
- Active work or school email address, organizational password, multi-factor authentication device
Step by step
Access Account Settings
Open the Start menu and select the Settings icon. Navigate to Accounts in the left-hand sidebar, then click on Access work or school.
Note: Ensure you are signed in with a local administrator account before beginning.Initiate Connection
Locate the Connect button next to the Add a work or school account label. Clicking this launches the Microsoft Entra ID authentication window.
Authenticate Credentials
Enter your professional email address and password when prompted. Complete any secondary verification requests via your organization's multi-factor authentication (MFA) provider.
Note: Do not select the option to allow your organization to manage your device unless it is a company-issued machine.Synchronize Policies
Windows will begin applying security policies and certificates unique to your organization. Wait for the progress bar to complete without interrupting the network connection.
Confirm Device Enrollment
Return to the Access work or school menu to verify that your account appears in the list. Click the account name to view Info, Disconnect, or Sync options.
Note: If the Sync button is available, click it to immediately fetch organizational updates.