Windows

How to Sign In or out of Windows 11 Copilot

Written by

Richard

Jun 10, 2024 Updated Sep 15, 2026 2 min read

Copilot featured image

Signing in or out of Windows 11 Copilot (the built-in AI assistant that answers questions and summarizes text) controls access to your chat history and personalized features. You need a free Microsoft account to sign in and save your chats across devices.

Press the Win plus C on your keyboard to open the Copilot side panel. Click your profile icon at the top of the panel to log in, switch accounts, or sign out.

⚡ Quick Answer

Sign into Copilot by opening the app, clicking “Sign In,” selecting your account type, and entering your credentials. To sign out, open the app, go to the account or settings section, and select “Sign out.

Windows 11 Copilot sign in requires opening the Copilot app, clicking the sign-in option, and choosing either a personal Microsoft account or a work or school account. Entering your username and password gives you full access to all features in the app.

From the drop-down menu, select “Sign in with a personal account” (Microsoft account) or “Sign in with a work or school account” (Microsoft Entra Account).

Windows 11 Copilot sign-in screen with Microsoft account options.

Enter your username and password when prompted.

Windows 11 Copilot sign-in screen prompting for account credentials.

Entering credentials and clicking “Sign In” grants full access to the application.

Sign out of the Copilot app on Windows

Signing out of Windows 11 Copilot takes just a moment when you open the settings menu inside the app and choose the option to log out of your current account. This disconnects your profile and stops the app from using your personal settings.

That completes the process.

Conclusion:

Signing in or out of the Copilot app on Windows 11 provides access to additional features and a personalized user experience.
Users can easily sign in by clicking the "Sign In" or "Log In" option within the Copilot app, entering their credentials, and clicking "Sign In."
To sign out, users can locate the sign-out or log-out option within the app, usually under the account or settings section, and follow the provided instructions.
Whether utilizing generative AI assistance, changing system settings, or utilizing various applications, Copilot offers a seamless and customizable user interface while ensuring a secure sign-in process.

Was this guide helpful?

0% of readers found this helpful (1 votes)

Tags: #Windows 11

Was this helpful?

About the Author

Richard

Tech Writer, IT Professional

Richard is a writer at Geek Rewind who turns complex IT tasks into clear, step-by-step guides. He draws on years of hands-on experience in system administration and enterprise IT operations, focusing on Windows, Linux and WordPress: the problems people actually run into, and the fixes that work. His server and WordPress guides come from systems he runs himself. Richard builds and maintains the platform behind Geek Rewind, from its Ubuntu servers and Nginx configuration to its custom WordPress plugins. Many new tutorials start with readers' questions, and he's always glad to answer them in the comments.

3307 articles → Twitter