How to Fix Windows 11’s “We Need to Fix Your Account” Error

If you are using a Microsoft account on your Windows 11 devices, you may have encountered a strange We need to fix your account error.

While this isn’t a huge problem, it can be annoying, especially if the message keeps popping up while you’re at work. So, we are going to take a closer look at what causes the We need to repair your account error on Windows 11 and how to fix it.

Why do I keep getting the “We need to fix your account” error on Windows 11?

Most of the time, Windows shows the error “We need to fix your account” when it can’t sync your Microsoft account with processes like OneDrive, Office, or Edge running in the background. Microsoft can’t authenticate your account credentials and needs to verify your account in order for it to sync your services.

Also, Windows may be showing the error due to incorrect Shared Experiences settings, corrupted system files, or too many connected accounts. Luckily, there are a few fixes you can try.

1. Update your operating system

The “We need to fix your account” message could be a temporary error or error caused by an outdated version of Windows. To fix it go to Settings > Windows Updates and install the available updates.

If your computer is up to date but the error persists, it’s time to try something else

2. Use a local account

Alternatively, you can try logging in with a local account. Local accounts are offline, so Windows 11 isn’t constantly trying to sync your settings with its online service.

If you haven’t set one up yet, you can quickly create a local user account in Windows 11.

3. Sign in with your password instead of a PIN

While this is a weird trick, it can be enough to get rid of the “We need to fix your account” error. Sign in with your password instead of your PIN.

Of course, the PIN is quicker to use and less likely to make a typo, but logging in with your password might fix the error so you don’t have to reconfigure your system settings or reconnect your account.

To change your sign-in option, start settings and go to Account > Login Options. Click there PIN (Windows Hello) and select Remove. Then click Password > Change to set up your password.

4. Manage connected accounts

You may get the error “We need to fix your account” because you have connected too many accounts on your device causing conflicts. To remove unknown or unused accounts:

1. Press victory + me to open Windows Settings.
2. Go to accounts.
3. Choose Email and Accounts.
4. Of the Accounts used by other appsselect one of the accounts that you no longer use and click Administer.
5. Choose Remove this account from this device.

It’s worth trying to reconnect the account you’re currently using. After removing, click Add account and use your Outlook credentials to sign in again.

5. Disable nearby sharing

On a Windows computer, you can use Nearby Sharing to quickly share links, files, and folders with devices near you. Windows will still ask you to sign in to your account to use this sharing service. However, if you don’t plan to send files and folders or Nearby Sharing doesn’t work, it’s better to disable it so that Windows doesn’t show the “We need to fix your account” message anymore.

To disable Nearby Sharing, launch Windows Settings and go to System > Nearby Share. Select there Out of.

6. Reset your computer

If none of the above solutions worked, you can try resetting your PC. You can choose to keep all your data so you don’t lose important files and folders while fixing the We need to fix your account error. Here’s how you can do it:

1. open that beginning menu and go to settings.
2. Choose System > Recovery.
3. Out of recovery optionsclick Reset PC. Then select the keep my files Possibility.

Repair your accounts on Windows 11

Hopefully one of these solutions helped you fix the We need to fix your account error. If you need to use a Microsoft account to sync your settings across multiple devices, you should know the pros and cons.