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Can a person have 2 Microsoft accounts?

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 use 2 Microsoft accounts at the same time?

You could have another Microsoft account to run certain Microsoft apps and services. And you might even have a separate work or school account. You can add all your accounts directly to Windows 10 and Windows 11 to access all of them in one convenient location. The process works the same in both versions of Windows.
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Can you have 2 Microsoft accounts with same email?

If you see a screen asking, "Which account do you want to use?" when you sign in, it means that you may have two accounts with Microsoft using the same email address.
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How many Microsoft accounts can a person have?

Yes, you can have many Microsoft Accounts, that is not a problem. However, if you have purchased Microsoft apps or games, they are only associated to the Microsoft Account you purchased the software on and those apps or games will not work on another Microsoft Account. Power to the Developer!
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How do I switch between Microsoft accounts?

Select Start , select and hold (or right-click) the account name icon (or picture), then select Switch user.
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Can I combine two Microsoft accounts?

How do I create a Microsoft account if I already have one?

Go to account.microsoft.com, select Sign in, and then choose Create one! If you'd rather create a new email address, choose Get a new email address, choose Next, and then follow the instructions.
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How do I log into a Microsoft account with two different accounts?

Add a personal account from within your Microsoft Teams (free) app
  1. Open the Teams app.
  2. Select your profile picture.
  3. Select Add personal account. From here you can add a personal account. Just enter your sign in information and follow the instructions.
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What happens if you have 2 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 create a second Microsoft account?

Select Start > Settings > Accounts > Email & accounts . To add an account used by email. calendar, or contacts, select Add an account under Accounts used by email, calendar, and contacts. For other apps, select Add a Microsoft account or Add a work or school account.
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What happens if I create a new Microsoft account?

After you create a Microsoft account, you'll be taken to the Microsoft account settings page. To use the features and services of your Microsoft account, such as OneDrive or Messenger, you will first need to access your profile page.
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How many Microsoft accounts can you have per email?

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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How do I add another Microsoft email account?

Add more accounts
  1. Select Tools > Accounts.
  2. Click the plus (+) sign > New Account.
  3. Enter the email address of the account.
  4. Follow the prompts to complete the account setup.
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Is a Gmail account a Microsoft account?

First of all, they're different accounts. Your original Gmail address is your Google account, and it gives you access to Google's services and devices. Even if it's associated with a Gmail address, your Microsoft account is a different account that gives you access only to Microsoft's devices and services.
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What happens if I use the same Microsoft account on two computers?

Yes, you can use the same Microsoft account on both PCs. Just add the account on the PC as a new user account.
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Can I delete my Microsoft account and set up a new one?

No, any Microsoft addresses in a deleted account cannot be used again.
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Do Microsoft accounts get deleted?

If you close your Microsoft account, there's a 60-day grace period during which you can change your mind and reopen your account. After 60 days, your Microsoft account will be permanently deleted. See How to close your Microsoft account for more info.
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How do I find my second Microsoft account?

Click on Tools->Account settings->highlight the e-mail second account.
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How do I delete Microsoft account?

To remove your account, please follow these steps:
  1. Open Settings.
  2. Under Accounts, select the email account you would like to remove.
  3. Tap Delete Account.
  4. Select Delete from this device or Delete from all devices. .
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Can I use Gmail to create Microsoft account?

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When you create a Microsoft account, you can use any email address as the user name, including addresses from Outlook.com, Yahoo! or Gmail.
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Will deleting my Microsoft account delete my Gmail?

Deleting your Microsoft account will not affect your Gmail account. You can add an @outlook.com alias to the Microsoft account and just remove the Gmail address. Then you will still have a Microsoft account. Was this reply helpful?
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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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What is the purpose of having a Microsoft account?

Your Microsoft account lets you manage everything all in one place. Keep tabs on your subscriptions and order history, organize your family's digital life, update your privacy and security settings, track the health and safety of your devices, and get rewards.
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Can I have 2 Microsoft Outlook accounts?

If you want to have the both account opens at the same time, you can use another browser in accessing both accounts. Another option is to use Linked ID. It is used to link the two accounts just by logging in one account, and then you can go back and forth between two accounts.
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Does changing Microsoft account delete everything?

If you change Microsoft Accounts on that user profile, all files stored on your PC will not be affected, if you have files stored on OneDrive online, they would not be accessible from the new Microsoft Account.
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Does it cost money to make another Microsoft account?

There are no fees for having a Microsoft account, putting money into it, or using it to buy stuff from us. In other words, it's free!
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