By default, Microsoft tries to prevent you from setting up Windows 11 using a local account, but below I'll show you two workarounds that allow you to do it.

Still, if you're planning to install Windows 11 and want to do it without a connected account, now would be a great time to do so. Microsoft has been slowly pushing Windows users toward online ...

The workaround, shared by X user @witherornot1337, lets users set up Windows 11 with a local account instead of being forced to log in with a Microsoft account.