How to Change Offline Permissions on Windows 11

What is Offline Permissions?

In Windows 11, offline permissions allow you to play games and use Microsoft Store apps without an internet connection. This setting confirms your PC can run certain programs without needing to check online each time. This offline permission feature is useful for games that do not require an internet connection to function.

Enabling offline permissions allows your Windows 11 PC to run applications without needing an internet check for each use. This setting grants your computer permission to run certain programs offline, preventing constant online verification.

Important Things to Know

• Some games that need online multiplayer or co-op will not work offline, even if Offline permissions are on.
• You must set up your device while connected to the internet before going offline.
• You can only change which device is your designated offline device 3 times per year.

How to Turn On or Off Offline Permissions

1. Make sure your PC is connected to the internet. It needs to be online to set this up.
2. Check for Windows updates:
   
   
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3. Open Microsoft Store:
   
   
   Click the Microsoft Store icon on 🖥️ your taskbar or search for it in the ⊞ Start menu.
4. Click your Profile icon at the top right, next to 🔍 the search box.
5. Choose Settings from the menu.
6. Find and click on Offline permissions.
7. Toggle the switch to On to enable offline play, or Off to disable it .

You can turn Windows 11 offline permissions on or off through the Microsoft Store settings, but your PC must be connected to the internet to make these changes. First, open the Microsoft Store, click your profile icon, and select ‘Settings’ from the menu to find the option.

Prepare Your Games for Offline Play

To play your Microsoft Store games offline in Windows 11, you need to prepare them while your PC is still connected to the internet. Make sure your PC is set as your offline device, then launch the game you want to play and sign into your Xbox account when asked. Playing for a bit sets the game up correctly for offline use.

1. Make sure your device is online and set as your designated offline device (see steps above).
2. Open the game you want to play offline.
3. Sign in to your Xbox account when asked.
4. Start playing the game for a few moments, then you can close it.

Repeat the offline permission setup for each desired game. After completing the setup for a game, you can play that game anytime without requiring an internet connection.

Switch Back to Online Play

When you want to go back to playing games online, open the Microsoft Store and toggle the Offline permissions switch to ‘Off’ again.

Summary

• Offline permissions let you play Microsoft Store games without internet.
• You must set your device as the offline device while online.
• Each game needs to be opened once online and signed in to Xbox.
• You can only change your offline device 3 times a year.
• Turn Offline permissions off to switch back to online gaming.

In summary, offline permissions let you play Microsoft Store games without an internet connection. You must set your device as the offline device while online, and each game needs to be opened once online with an Xbox sign-in. Remember, you can only change your offline device three times a year.

That’s it! Now you know how to use offline permissions on Windows 11.