How to Join Windows 11 Pro & Business with Entra ID, Intune Azure AD cloud

Step 1: Prerequisites

1. Ensure you have:
   • A Microsoft Entra ID account with the necessary credentials (e.g., email and password).
   • Administrative rights on the Windows 11 device.
2. Your organization must allow device enrollment in Microsoft Entra ID.

Step 2: Join Microsoft Entra ID

1. Open Settings:
   • Press Windows + I to open Settings.
2. Navigate to Accounts:
   • Go to Accounts > Access work or school.
3. Add an Account:
   • Click Connect.
4. Choose Account Type:
   • Select Join this device to Azure Active Directory (or “Microsoft Entra ID”).
5. Sign In:
   • Enter your work or school email address (e.g., [email protected]) and password.
6. Follow the Prompts:
   • Verify your identity if multi-factor authentication (MFA) is enabled.
   • Complete the setup as guided.
7. Restart the Device:
   • Once completed, restart the computer.

Step 3: Verify the Device is Joined

1. Go back to Settings > Accounts > Access work or school.
2. Ensure your organization’s account appears in the list and shows as Connected to Azure AD.

Optional: Switch to a Work Profile

After joining Microsoft Entra ID, you may want to switch to the organization-managed profile.

1. Sign out of the local account.
2. Sign in using your work/school Microsoft Entra ID credentials.

Troubleshooting Tips

1. Error Joining Entra ID?
   • Ensure the device is running Windows 11 Pro, Enterprise, or Education. The Home edition does not support joining Microsoft Entra ID.
   • Upgrade to Pro if needed via Settings > System > Activation > Upgrade to Pro.
2. Device Already Managed?
   • If the device is already joined to a domain or another Entra ID tenant, you must remove it first:
     • Go to Settings > Accounts > Access work or school, select the account, and click Disconnect.
3. Policy Restriction Issues:
   • Contact your organization’s IT administrator to ensure your device is allowed to join Microsoft Entra ID.

Let me know if you need further clarification or run into specific issues!