How to Skip Internet Connection and Create a Local Account During Win11 Installation? 3 Detailed Methods to Bypass

During Windows installation, an internet connection is often required to proceed with setup and account creation. However, it's possible to bypass the internet step and complete installation using a local account. Here are three effective methods to help you easily finish the installation process.

Method 1: How to Use Shift+F10 Command Line to Skip Windows 11 Internet Connection?

When the installer prompts for network connection, use a keyboard shortcut to quickly bypass:

• At the network connection screen, press Shift+F10 simultaneously to open the command prompt window.
• Enter the following command in the opened window and press Enter:

start ms-cxh:localonly

After execution, you will be automatically redirected to the local account creation page, allowing installation to continue without internet.

Method 2: How to Modify the Registry to Bypass Win11 Internet Requirement During Installation?

If the first method fails, you can permanently bypass the internet requirement by modifying the registry. Follow these steps:

1. During the initial system startup and setup screen, disconnect your computer from the network (unplug the Ethernet cable or disable Wi-Fi) when prompted to connect;
2. Press the Shift+F10 key combination to open the command prompt window;
3. Enter the following registry modification command in the window and press Enter:

reg add HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\OOBE /v BypassNRO /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
shutdown /r /t 0

1. After the command executes and the computer restarts, when you re-enter the setup interface, options such as "I don't have an Internet connection" or "Skip for now" will appear, allowing you to proceed with a local account installation.

Method 3: When and How to Run the BypassNRO.cmd Script to Skip Internet Connection?

If your Windows version is earlier than Build 26200.5516 or 26120.3653, you can also use the built-in bypassnro.cmd script to quickly skip the network connection:

1. During the first startup and setup screen, disconnect the network connection when prompted to connect;
2. Press Shift+F10 to open the command prompt window;
3. Enter the following command in the window and press Enter:

OOBE\BypassNRO.cmd

1. The computer will automatically restart. Upon returning to the network setup screen, options like "I don't have an Internet connection" or "Skip for now" will appear.
2. Select this option and continue installation to complete the remaining steps.