

The app will then open to a screen that displays a QR code for you to scan-we'll come back to that. Sign in to the companion app with the same Microsoft account that you're signed in to on your PC.To do this, open a web browser on your Android device and then enter the link that's displayed on your PC (aka.ms/yourpc). Once you're signed in, you'll be prompted to install or open the companion app on your Android device.You’ll be asked to sign in to your Microsoft account (You'll need to be signed in to the same Microsoft account on both your Android device and PC in order to link your devices.).In the search box on the taskbar, type your phone, and then select Phone Link app from the results.Make sure to have both your PC and Android device nearby, turned on, and connected to the same Wi-Fi. When you open the app you'll be guided through a few extra steps you'll need to take to finish setting things up. You'll find Phone Link pre-installed if you have the Windows 10 October 2018 Update or later.

An Android device running Android 7.0 (Nougat) or above.Any Windows version after the April 2018 Update will have the app preinstalled.

If you're currently running the April 2018 Update, you will need to install the Phone Link app from the Microsoft Store.

With updated design for Windows 11, Phone Link is reaching customers around the world. Microsoft Phone Link replaces the Your Phone Companion app and allows you to filter your notifications, receive calls, and use your mobile apps on your PC.
