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Can a Microsoft account have multiple gamertags?

The Microsoft Account can be attached to two gametags, however, it can only be set as the primary email for one gamertag. That means when signing into the Microsoft account, it will only show one gamertag.
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Can you have 2 gamertags on one email?

Each Microsoft account can only have one gamertag or Xbox Live profile attached to it. If you logged in to the Account settings page on Xbox.com and you see two profiles, it is possible that the other profile is a Child account or a Parent account.
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Can you have 2 gamertags on one Xbox Live account?

On Xbox One with its Home Gold feature (which is automatic), other gamertags are able to use Gold membership features with only one gamertag which has Xbox Live Gold. That is yours. Have your wife create a separate gamertag if not already with a separate Microsoft Account. Accounts cannot be merged.
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Can a Microsoft account have multiple Xbox profiles?

It is possible to add other accounts to the system to also log into - whether they're from family members who might want to use the console or friends coming over to play co-op, and want to continue their own progress and collect Achievements.
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How do you add a second gamertag on Xbox?

You can add your profile to any Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One console. To do so: Press the Xbox button  to open the guide. Select Profile & System > Add or switch > Add new.
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How do I create a second gamertag?

Go to Profile & System, then Add or Switch, then Add New.
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Why does my Xbox profile show two gamertags?

In the case where there are differences between your modern and classic gamertag, you may see both gamertags on some profile pages so you can see how you'll appear on both systems.
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Can one Microsoft account have two profiles?

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You can only be signed in with one Microsoft account at a time, but you can have multiple accounts (such as other family members or your work account) on your computer.
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Can you separate your Xbox account from your Microsoft account?

unfortunately you can't separate an Xbox profile from a Microsoft account. changing the email or removing Person B's email from the Xbox profile could result in the permanent deletion of Person B's Microsoft account. Person A would need to create their own Xbox account and start again.
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Why does it cost $10 dollars to change gamertag?

They charge for Gamertag changes because of the change of records. They have FILES upon FILES with your name on it. Everytime you license transfer, buy anything, send a message, earn an achievment.
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Is a Microsoft account the same as an Xbox account?

You'll need a Microsoft account to create an Xbox account. A Microsoft account is not the same thing as an Xbox account, although you can use the same email address for both.
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How much does it cost to change Xbox gamertag twice?

You can change your gamertag for free, but only once β€” after that, you'll need to pay $9.99 for each subsequent name change. Microsoft reserves the right to change your Xbox One's gamertag at any time, but they'll usually only do this if your name breaks the rules.
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Can a Microsoft account have 2 emails?

Can I have 2 email addresses on Outlook? Outlook has a built-in feature that allows users to create more than one mailbox within their single profile so they can use different email addresses while still managing all emails through Outlook.
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How do I change my Microsoft account linked to my gamertag?

Each Xbox profile is associated with ONE MS account once it is put onto that account it can not be changed. Hence NO profiles can be moved between MS Accounts. The ONLY thing that can be changed is what email address is used to sign into that account/profile.
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Can I change the email address associated with my gamertag?

Select Manage how you sign in to Microsoft. You may be asked to verify your account before changes can be made. Follow the instructions provided to select your alias: Select Add email.
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How do I split my Microsoft account?

Please, follow the next steps one by one.
  1. Go to: https://account.microsoft.com to sign in to your son's account.
  2. Go to: More Account Option > Edit Profile > Manage.
  3. Check how you sign in to your Microsoft Account and find your account listed on the page.
  4. Remove it.
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What happens if you have two Microsoft accounts?

You cannot have two Microsoft accounts open simultaneously on one computer, one of the reason is that the accounts can be linked to different features. However, if you have multiple Microsoft accounts, you can create new users according to the accounts and add the accounts in the new users.
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How do I add an alias to my Microsoft account?

Add an email address
  1. Go to Add an alias. Sign in to your Microsoft account, if prompted.
  2. Under Add an alias, do one of the following: Create a new Outlook.com email address and add it as an alias. Add an existing email address as an alias.
  3. Select Add alias. Notes:
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How many users can you have on a Microsoft account?

You can share your Microsoft 365 Family subscription with up to five other people. Each person will use their own Microsoft account to install Office on all their devices and be signed in to five at the same time. Can other people sign in to Office on my device?
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How many accounts can I have on my Microsoft account?

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One Microsoft Account can only have one <Primary Alias> email address. You cannot have more the one primary email address per MS Account but you can create as many Microsoft/Outlook.com accounts as you want.
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Are all 4 letter Xbox names taken?

Available four letter tags are extremely rare so if you are getting numbers at the end then it is being used somewhere in the system.
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Do gamertags expire on Xbox?

If a person doesn't sign into their Microsoft account within 2 years, the account will be closed which should also free up the tag.
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How many times can you change your Microsoft gamertag?

Your Xbox gamertag is created for you the first time you sign in. If you don't like it, you can change it once for free.
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Can I have two Microsoft accounts with the same phone number?

I'm here to help you the best way I can. According to the user from the answer below, you can add the same phone number for your multiple accounts, but you need to enter the security code after adding your mobile number to the second account (While trying to login to your second Outlook.com account).
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Can you delete an Xbox account and make a new one with the same email?

No, any Microsoft addresses in a deleted account cannot be used again. Why do you want to delete the account?
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