How to Enable or Disable Microsoft Account Notifications in Windows 11
Microsoft account notifications in Windows 11 are pop-up reminders that push updates about your cloud storage, subscriptions, and security right to your Start menu . These alerts first appeared in build 22572 of the Windows 11 Insider Preview to prompt you to back up files or set up apps.
Turning off these reminders takes only a minute if you want to keep your desktop quiet and free of pop-ups. You can switch them off through the main Settings app on your PC without losing access to your actual Microsoft account.
Go to Settings Personalization Start. Toggle the “Show account-related notifications” option on or off to control these reminders. You can also use the Registry Editor for advanced users.
How to Turn Microsoft Account Notifications On or Off
Here is how to control these notifications:
Step 1Open the Settings App
- Click the Start menu (Windows icon) and select Settings.
- Or press
Windows key + Ion your keyboard to open Settings directly.
Step 2Navigate to Personalization
- In Settings, click on Personalization on the left side.
Click Personalization in Settings
Step 3Select Start
- Next, on the right, click Start.
Click Start in Personalization
Step 4Toggle the Notification Setting
- Look for Show account-related notifications and toggle it On to enable or Off to disable.
Turn Show account-related notifications On or Off
Close the Settings window once finished.
Another Way: Use the Windows Registry (For Advanced Users)
Advanced users can manage this feature using the Windows Registry Editor (a database for low-level system settings).
Step 1Open the Registry Editor
- Press
Windows key + R, typeregedit, and press Enter.
Step 2Navigate to the Correct Folder
- Navigate to this folder path:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced - If you don't see the Advanced folder, right-click on Explorer, choose New > Key, and name the new key Advanced.
Step 3Create a New Value ⚙️ REQUIRES ADMIN PRIVILEGES
- Right-click anywhere on the right side pane inside Advanced, select New DWORD (32-bit) Value, and name it
Start_AccountNotifications.
Step 4Set the Value
- Double-click the new
Start_AccountNotificationsvalue and set:1to turn notifications on0to turn notifications off
- Click OK and close the Registry Editor.
Set Start_AccountNotifications value to 1 or 0
Step 5Restart Your Computer
- Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.
Summary
Windows 11 account notifications appear on your Start menu, providing important updates for your Microsoft account and security.- Microsoft added a new notification feature for your Microsoft account on the Windows 11 Start menu.
- This feature helps you stay updated about your account and security.
- Not all users see this feature yet. Mainly Insider Preview users have it now.
- You can turn the notifications on or off easily through Settings or using the Registry Editor.
- Choose the method you're comfortable with.
- For more details, see the official Microsoft announcement: Windows Insider Blog
What are account related notifications on 🪟 Windows 11?
Various notification badges on the Windows 11 device typically trigger this behavior. This feature displays badges on the user profile icon, prompting actions related to the Microsoft account like setting up OneDrive or starting a Microsoft 365 trial.
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