Show Email on Windows 11 Sign-In Screen: A How-To Guide

This article explains how to show or hide account details such as your email address on the sign-in screen in Windows 11.

The “Show account details such as my email address on the sign-in screen” is an option in Windows 11 that allows users to display their email address and username on the sign-in screen. By default, only the username is displayed.

This feature can be useful on systems with multiple accounts, as it helps users identify their accounts on the sign-in screen. Enabling this option is also helpful if a user forgets their username, as their email address can be used to determine their account.

If you sign in with your Microsoft account to Windows, you can also show your email address and username. This unique detail identifies your account on the sign-in screen.

This may be useful on a multi-account system with multiple user accounts on the sign-in screen. If you don’t remember the username associated with your account, an email address may help you identify it.

How to show email address on sign-in screen on Windows 11

As mentioned, one can show additional account details on the sign-in screen when using Windows 11.

Below is how to do that.

Windows 11 has a centralized location for the majority of its settings app. From system configurations to creating new users and updating Windows, all can be done from the System Settings pane.

To get to System Settings, you can use the Windows key + I shortcut or click on Start ==> Settings, as shown in the image below:

Alternatively, you can use the search box on the taskbar and search for Settings. Then select to open it.

On the Windows Settings, click Accounts, and select Sign-in options on the right pane to expand it.

On the Sign-in options pane, under Additional settings, select the “Show account details such as my email address on the sign-in screen” tile. Then, toggle the switch button to the On position to enable it.

To disable it, toggle the switch button to the Off position.

That should enable additional account details on the sign-in screen.

That should turn it off.

Conclusion:

• Enabling the display of account details on the Windows 11 sign-in screen enhances user experience, especially in multi-account environments.
• The option to show your email address and username helps in quickly identifying accounts, reducing confusion during sign-in.
• Users who forget their usernames can conveniently reference their email address to log in.
• Adjusting this setting through System Settings is straightforward and allows for easy management of account visibility.
• Always ensure to toggle the setting according to your privacy preferences to maintain a balance between convenience and security.