How to Install Windows 11 Without a Microsoft Account in 2026

By Bikram Bhujel | Updated 2026

Windows 11 now forces Microsoft account login during setup. However, with the right method, you can still create a local account. Below are two working approaches tested on current 2026 builds.

Table of Contents

1. OOBE Command Method
2. Script Method

METHOD 1

OOBE Command Bypass

1Open Command Prompt

Shift + F10

2Run Command

OOBE\BYPASSNRO

3Disconnect Internet

ipconfig /release

4Create Local Account

Select “I don’t have internet” and continue.

METHOD 2

Script-Based Bypass

1Open Command Prompt

Shift + F10

2Download Script

curl -L bikrambhujel.com.np/bypass -o skip.cmd

3Run Script

skip.cmd

Final Take

Microsoft is making local account setup harder, but not impossible. Use the script method for consistency, especially on newer builds.