How to Sign In and Out of Phone Link on Windows 11

This article explains how to sign in or out of the Phone Link app on Windows 11.

The Phone Link app is a feature on Windows that lets you link your phone and PC using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth and access your phone’s apps and data from your PC. It lets you browse, play, order, chat, and more using your PC’s larger screen and keyboard while your phone stays in your pocket or desk.

Why use Phone Link? It connects your phone to your computer so you can do more without picking up your phone.

To connect your phone to Windows, you must sign in with your Microsoft account on the Phone Link app and your Windows 11 PC. You must also use your phone’s Link to Windows (Android) or Link to Windows (iPhone) app to connect your phone.

With recent updates to the Phone Link app, you can now sign in or out of the app on Windows.

Sign in to the Phone Link app

You can now sign in to the Phone Link app on Windows 11. Here’s how to do it.

1. Open the Phone Link app on your Windows 11 PC.
2. Click the “Continue” button. This assumes you are logged in to your Windows PC with your Microsoft account.

3. Choose your mobile device (Android or iPhone) and log on to your Microsoft account to authenticate.

What happens next? Once you authenticate, you will be signed into the Phone Link app on Windows.

Sign out of the Phone Link app

If you want to sign out of the Phone Link app, follow these steps:

1. Click the Settings (gear) icon at the top right corner.
2. Select Devices.

3. 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

Signing in and out of the Phone Link app on Windows 11 is simple and straightforward. Here are the key points:

• 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.

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