How to Sign In and Out of Phone Link on Windows 11
You can sign in and out of the Phone Link app on Windows 11 to connect your Android or iPhone to your PC.
Phone Link allows you to access your phone’s features, like messages, calls, and apps, directly from your Windows 11 computer. This connection uses your devices/" class="sal-link" rel="noopener" target="_blank" data-sal-id="21756">Microsoft account, and recent updates provide easy ways to manage your sign-in status.
To get started, ensure you’re using Windows 11 and have the Phone Link app installed. You’ll need your Microsoft account credentials for both your PC and your phone’s companion app, such as the “Link to Windows” app.
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.
- 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.
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:
- 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
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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