How to Remove Mobile Devices from Your Microsoft Account on Windows 11

Do you use your Microsoft account on Windows 11? You might have connected your phone or tablet to your computer. Sometimes you want to remove an old device or one you don’t use anymore. This guide shows you how to do that in just a few clicks.

Why Connect Your Phone to Windows 11?

Windows 11 lets you link your phone to your PC using a feature called Phone Link (also called Windows Mobile devices). Here’s what you can do when they’re connected:

• Move files between your phone and computer quickly
• Send and receive text messages from your PC
• See phone notifications right on your computer

Learn more about linking your phone to Windows 11.

How to Remove a Mobile Device from Your Microsoft Account on Windows 11

Windows 11 makes it simple to remove your mobile devices from your Microsoft account. You don’t need to use a web browser. Just follow these easy steps:

1. Open Settings: Click the Start menu (the Windows icon at the bottom-left corner) and choose Settings. Or press the Windows key + I to open Settings right away.
   

2. Go to Bluetooth & devices: In the Settings window, click Bluetooth & devices on the left side.
   

3. Select Mobile devices: On the right side, click on the Mobile devices tile to open it.
   
4. Click Manage devices: Below the option that says “Allow this PC to access your mobile device,” click the Manage devices button.
   

5. Remove the device: Under My devices, find the mobile device you want to remove. Click to expand it, then click the Remove from account button. Click Remove to confirm.
   

That’s it! Your mobile device will no longer be linked to your Microsoft account on your Windows 11 PC.

Summary

Removing a mobile device from your Microsoft account is quick and easy on Windows 11.

• Make sure your Windows 11 is updated to use the latest features.
• Use the Settings app and go to Bluetooth & devices > Mobile devices to manage your linked phones or tablets.
• Simply expand your device list and remove any devices you no longer use.
• This helps keep your device list organized and your account secure.

If you want to learn more about managing your devices or linking new ones, check out these helpful guides:

How to create a Microsoft account

How to link your mobile device to Windows 11

How to sign in and out of mobile devices on Windows 11