Connect Office 2019 to OneDrive without a Microsoft account in Windows 10

Question

I recently upgraded from Office 2013 to 2019. I used to be logged into OneDrive with Office to make use of versioning, and this sign in used to be isolated to just Office and its Upload Center (not even the built-in OneDrive app).

When trying to do so in 2019 (not 365, and registered with a key), however, it automatically adds my account as a Microsoft account in Windows, which did not happen with 2013. While I have read this appears to be the default behavior, is there any way of separating the two?

I would prefer to use a local account, and this question is asked with this in mind. I understand however that if this cannot be changed, I will be forced to go ahead with a Microsoft account.

Thank you everyone in advance.

Edit: To be specific, I'm running Windows 10 1909, and Office 1908.

Answer 1

OneDrive does not interact directly with Office. It integrates through OneDrive in the OS.

If you want OneDrive entries in Office you must be logged in to OneDrive in Windows.