Once you're connected to your devices and apps using Windows App, it's important to know how to use its features and configure settings. This article shows you how to add, remove, and manage user accounts in Windows App.
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Here are the user account settings you can configure in Windows App for Windows. You don't need to sign in to Windows App to add a remote PC.
Add a work or school account
To add a work or school account:
Open Windows App.
Select your account profile picture in the top-right corner, then select Sign in with another account.
Sign in with your work or school account. Signing in to Windows App requires a Microsoft work or school account provided by your administrator. Personal Microsoft accounts (MSA) can't be used to sign-in to Windows App.
Repeat these steps to add other user accounts.
Switch between user accounts
To switch between user accounts:
Open Windows App.
Select your account profile picture in the top-right corner, then select the account you want to switch to. The devices and apps for that account are shown.
Remove a user account
To remove a user account:
Open Windows App.
Select your account profile picture in the top-right corner, then select Sign out.
Here are the user account settings you can configure in Windows App for macOS.
You can sign in to Windows App with multiple user accounts to access your devices and apps from multiple organizations and easily switch between them. You don't need to sign in to Windows App to add a remote PC.
Add a work or school account
To add a work or school account:
Open Windows App.
Select your account profile picture in the top-right corner, then select Add another account.
Sign in with your work or school account. Signing in to Windows App requires a Microsoft work or school account provided by your administrator. Personal Microsoft accounts (MSA) can't be used to sign-in to Windows App.
Repeat these steps to add other user accounts.
Switch between user accounts
To switch between user accounts:
Open Windows App.
Select your account profile picture in the top-right corner, then select the account you want to switch to. The devices and apps for that account are shown.
Remove a user account
To remove a user account:
Open Windows App.
Select your account profile picture in the top-right corner, then select the account you want to remove to.
Again, select your account profile picture in the top-right corner, then select Sign out.
Manage credentials for devices and apps
You can save credentials to use when connecting to devices and apps from Azure Virtual Desktop, Remote Desktop Services, or a remote PC without being prompted each time. You can also remove credentials you no longer want to use. You need to save credentials if your administrator hasn't enabled single-sign on (SSO).
Save credentials
To save credentials to connect devices and apps:
Open Windows App, select Devices, then find the device or app you want to save credentials for.
For Azure Virtual Desktop and Remote Desktop Services, Select the ellipses (...) on the card of the device, then select Workspace.
For a remote PC, Select the ellipses (...) on the card of the device, then select Edit.
For Saved credential, select Add Saved Credential from the drop-down list.
Enter values for Username, Password, and optionally Friendly name, then select Add. The saved credential is automatically selected. If you want to use a different saved credential, select it from the drop-down list.
Select Save. When you connect to the device or app, you're not prompted for credentials and your saved credential is used.
Remove credentials
To remove credentials you no longer want to use:
Open Windows App.
From the macOS menu bar, select Windows App, then select Settings.
Select the User Accounts tab, then select the account you want to remove.
Select the minus (-) icon, then confirm you want to delete credential. You can also add a saved credential from here.
Here are the user account settings you can configure in Windows App for iOS/iPadOS.
You can sign in to Windows App with multiple user accounts to access your devices and apps from multiple organizations and easily switch between them. You don't need to sign in to Windows App to add a remote PC.
Add a work or school account
To add a work or school account:
Open Windows App.
Select the plus (+) icon to add a new account.
Sign in with your work or school account. Signing in to Windows App requires a Microsoft work or school account provided by your administrator. Personal Microsoft accounts (MSA) can't be used to sign-in to Windows App.
Repeat these steps to add other user accounts.
Switch between user accounts
To switch between user accounts:
Open Windows App.
Select your account profile picture in the top-left corner, then select your account. The devices and apps for that account are shown.
Remove a user account
To remove a user account:
Open Windows App.
Select your account profile picture in the top-left corner to open the Settings pane, then select your account to show a list of all accounts.
Swipe left on the account you want to remove, then tap Delete. Alternatively, tap the user account, then tap Delete.
Confirm you want to delete the account by tapping Delete.
Manage credentials for devices and apps
You can save credentials to use when connecting to devices and apps from Azure Virtual Desktop, Remote Desktop Services, or a remote PC without being prompted each time. You can also remove credentials you no longer want to use. You need to save credentials if your administrator hasn't enabled single-sign on (SSO).
Save credentials
To save credentials to connect devices and apps:
Open Windows App, tap the Devices tab, then find the device or app you want to save credentials for.
For Azure Virtual Desktop and Remote Desktop Services:
- For devices, tap the Devices tab. Tap and hold the name of the device, then tap Select Credentials.
- For apps, tap the Apps tab. Tap and hold the name of the workspace to which the app belongs, then tap Edit.
For a remote PC, tap and hold the device, then tap Edit.
Tap Credentials, then tap Add Credentials.
Enter values for Username, Password, and optionally Friendly name, then tap Save.
Tap the back arrow (<), where the saved credential is automatically selected. Tap Save. When you connect to the device or app, you're not prompted for credentials and your saved credential is used.
Remove credentials
To remove credentials you no longer want to use:
Open Windows App.
Tap the cog icon for Settings, or tap your user account picture to open the settings pane.
Tap Credentials to show all your saved credentials
Swipe left on the account you want to remove, then tap Delete. Alternatively, tap the user account, then tap Delete.
Here are the user account settings you can configure in Windows App for Android/Chrome OS.
You can sign in to Windows App with multiple user accounts to access your devices and apps from multiple organizations and easily switch between them. You don't need to sign in to Windows App to add a remote PC.
Add a work or school account
To add a work or school account:
Open Windows App.
Tap the plus (+) icon to add a new account.
Sign in with your work or school account. Signing in to Windows App requires a Microsoft work or school account provided by your administrator. Personal Microsoft accounts (MSA) can't be used to sign-in to Windows App.
Repeat these steps to add other user accounts.
Switch between user accounts
To switch between user accounts:
Open Windows App.
Tap the user profile icon to open the settings pane, then select your account name. A list of accounts you're signed in with is shown.
Tap the account you want to switch to. The devices and apps for that account are shown.
Remove a user account
To remove a user account:
Open Windows App.
Tap the user profile icon to open the settings pane, then select your account name. A list of accounts you're signed in with is shown.
Tap Sign out. There is no confirmation.
Manage credentials for devices and apps
You can save credentials to use when connecting to a remote PC without being prompted each time. You can also remove credentials you no longer want to use. You need to save credentials if your administrator hasn't enabled single-sign on (SSO).
Save credentials
To save and manage credentials to connect a remote PC:
Open Windows App.
Tap the user profile icon to open the settings pane, then tap Account.
Tap the plus (+) icon to add a new account.
Enter values for Username and Password, then tap Save.
Tap the back arrow (<), tap the Devices tab, then find the remote PC you want to save credentials for.
Tap and hold the remote PC, then tap Edit.
Tap the drop-down list for User account, then tap the user account you previously saved. Alternatively you can tap Add user account to save a new account.
Tap Save. When you connect to the remote PC, you're not prompted for credentials and your saved credential is used.
Remove credentials
To remove credentials you no longer want to use:
Open Windows App.
Tap the user profile icon to open the settings pane, then tap Account to show all your saved credentials.
Tap and hold the saved credential you want to remove, then select the trash can icon. Confirm you want to delete the saved credential by tapping Delete.