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Can a Xbox account expire?

it does not expire, it is not removed for time, it will stay in your account for as long as the Xbox platform lasts. Was this reply helpful?
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Does your Xbox account get deleted?

After 30 or 60 days (depending on your choice), your account will become inactive and it will get deleted completely.
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Does Microsoft close inactive accounts?

Your account might be closed or deleted

After that 60 days, your account and data expire. Your account was closed because of inactivity If you haven't signed in to your account for a long time, it might expire due to inactivity, according to the following schedule.
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Why does Microsoft account balance expire?

According to Microsoft's website, "Microsoft Rewards points will expire if there are no earning activities within 18 months." Furthermore, once you trade your points for a voucher — for example, a $5 promotional credit — you have only 90 days to spend that money.
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Can you recover an Xbox account with just the username?

Some users think that it is possible to recover an Xbox Live account if we have the associated Gamertag. Sadly, it is not the case. Even if you have your associated Gamertag, you would need the linked Email ID (and password) to access your account.
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What to do if someone stole your Xbox account?

What to do if your Xbox gets stolen
  1. Sign in to your Microsoft account. ...
  2. Go to Security > Password security.
  3. Select Change my password to reset the password for your Microsoft account.
  4. Verify that you're the account owner by receiving a security code.
  5. Enter your current password.
  6. Enter and confirm your new password.
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How long can an Xbox username be?

New Xbox players or those who want to change their gamertag can claim a desired gamertag with up to 12 characters. If a gamertag is already taken, a suffix with numbers is attached to differentiate you from other people with the same gamertag.
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How long does Xbox account balance stay?

it does not expire, it is not removed for time, it will stay in your account for as long as the Xbox platform lasts.
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Is Microsoft account lifetime?

We are happy to help you. As per your description, there is no lifetime license for Microsoft Office 365. Microsoft 365, because it is a subscription license service and requires an annual or monthly subscription to get the latest versions of the Office apps, such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
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What happens if I dont pay my Microsoft account?

Admins and users no longer have access to the services or Microsoft 365 apps that came with the subscription. All customer data—from user data to documents and email—is permanently deleted and is unrecoverable.
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Does Xbox delete inactive accounts?

Thanks for coming to the forums with your question. Usually when an account is inactive for 5 years it is deleted. However, the gamer tag may not be released at that time. Also some people make accounts sign into Xbox.com and never play a game so the account is active.
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How long until a Microsoft account is 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. Go to account.microsoft.com and sign in.
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How do I know if my Microsoft account is still active?

Your Current Activity Status: You may always review the activity status of your Microsoft account by navigating to the Microsoft account management website. Your activity status will show you how frequently you need to sign in to your account to prevent your account from being deemed inactive.
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Why does my Xbox keep deleting my account?

You have a corrupted profile on your HDD. You have to remove the corrupted one and then re-download it! (Under the profile section, you will see the corrupted profile). If it doesn't work, set-up an USB as an HDD for the Xbox, remove your hard disk and then download the profile.
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Why is my Xbox account locked?

If you tried to sign in to your account and received a message that it's been locked, it's because activity associated with your account might violate our Terms of Use.
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Is your Xbox account your Microsoft 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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Does Microsoft permanently delete accounts?

After the grace period, the account and all its associated data will be permanently removed from Microsoft's servers. If you change your mind within the grace period, you can reactivate your account, but you will lose your data.
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What is the maximum length of Microsoft account?

Username is a string with a maximum length of 256 characters.
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Is there a limit to Microsoft accounts?

With Microsoft 365, you can install Office on all your devices and sign in to Office on five devices at the same time.
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What happens if you don't pay Xbox?

When this happens, you lose access to the subscription and its benefits. For example, if a renewal charge fails for your Xbox Live Gold subscription, you are locked out, and online multiplayer only works in free-to-play games.
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Can Xbox suspend your account?

An Xbox device suspension is only issued in extreme cases and for the most serious of violations.
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How long until a gamertag expires?

I made the unused account myself a long time ago but have long since lost what email/password I used for it so I always figured the gamertag would just be unusable. Last year, Microsoft announced that gamertags will expire after 5 years of no use.
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What gamertags are not allowed?

What is a valid Xbox Gamertag? In order for a Gamertag to be valid, it must be at least three characters long but no more than 12 characters long. They also cannot contain special characters, and must start with a letter. Consecutive spaces are also prohibited.
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What is a good gamertag?

Best Xbox Gamertag Ideas
  • PathDarryle.
  • SmilingXray.
  • PerfectElegant.
  • KookyRatty.
  • FranticTortoise.
  • BraveBlackberry.
  • CarbonOwl.
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