Windows 11 Gets a New Account Settings Page

Microsoft’s most recent preview build for the Dev channel includes a new Windows 11 account settings page.

The software giant has included a series of changes to display the existing Microsoft 365 subscriptions right in settings, therefore making to manage any services that are associated with a specific Microsoft account.

“In October, we introduced subscription management in Settings > Accounts, which enabled you to view your Microsoft 365 subscriptions in Windows 11. With this build, we’re making it easier for you to view all supported Office perpetual products such as Office 2021 or Office 2019 associated with your account within Settings > Accounts,” Microsoft explains.

“This update will allow you to view all supported Microsoft 365 Office products licensed to your account and you can view details about your product or install Office by clicking the “View Details” button. This information is shown on the Microsoft account management page and you will now be able to view these datils in Windows 11 via Settings > Accounts as shown in the above screenshot, starting with this build.”

At this point, the rollout of this feature is still in the early days, so not all insiders are getting it. Microsoft says it’s just trying to collect more feedback before enabling it for everybody.

In case you’re wondering when this feature could go live for everybody, there’s a chance it’d happen in the 2023 update for Windows 11, though I wouldn’t necessarily be surprised to see it being enabled with the help of a cumulative update released sooner.

Microsoft, however, reminds users that the new features being tested in the Dev channel don’t have a specific release date.

“The Dev Channel receives builds that represent long lead work from our engineers with features and experiences that may never get released as we try out different concepts and get feedback. It is important to remember that the builds we release to the Dev Channel should not be seen as matched to any specific release of Windows and the features included may change over time, be removed, or replaced in Insider builds or may never be released beyond Windows Insiders to general customers,” Microsoft explains.