How to Sign In and Out of Phone Link on Windows 11
Signing in and out of Phone Link on Windows 11 connects your phone to your PC. Phone Link, previously called Your Phone, lets you see calls, texts, and apps from your Android or iPhone right on your Windows 11 computer.
This app uses your Microsoft account to create a secure link between your phone and PC. You need Windows 11 installed on your computer.
You also need the Phone Link app on your PC and its companion app, like “Link to Windows,” on your phone. Make sure both apps use the exact same Microsoft account for them to work together.
Sign in to the Phone Link app
Signing in to the Phone Link app on Windows 11 connects your phone to your PC, letting you see calls, messages, and apps on your computer screen.
- Open the Phone Link app on your Windows 11 PC.
- Click the “Continue” button. This assumes you are logged in to your Windows PC with your Microsoft account.
- Choose your mobile device (Android or iPhone) and log on to your Microsoft account to authenticate.
Next, select your mobile device, whether it’s an Android or iPhone. Then, log into your Microsoft account to verify it’s you.
What happens next? Once you authenticate, you will be signed into the Phone Link app on Windows.
Sign out of the Phone Link app
Signing out of the Phone Link app on Windows 11 disconnects your phone from your PC when you no longer need the connection.
- Click the Settings (gear) icon at the top right corner.
- Select Devices.
- Click on the “Sign out” link under your name to sign out of the app.
What happens next? You will be signed out and disconnected from the Phone Link app.
Summary
Managing your phone’s connection to your PC involves signing in and out of the Phone Link app on Windows 11.
- The Phone Link app lets you access your phone’s apps and data from your Windows PC.
- You need a Microsoft account and the Link to Windows app on your phone to connect.
- To sign in, open Phone Link, click Continue, and authenticate with your Microsoft account.
- To sign out, go to Settings, select Devices, and click the Sign out link.
- Signing in and out helps you stay secure and manage your device connection.
Does Phone Link come with 🪟 Windows 11?
Yes, the Phone Link app is preinstalled on most Windows 11 and Windows 10 computers, so you can usually find it right away.
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