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Can I delete my Xbox account and make a new one?

No, any Microsoft addresses in a deleted account cannot be used again.
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How do I delete my Xbox account and start over?

Remove your Xbox profile from an Xbox console
  1. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide.
  2. Select Profile & system > Settings > Account > Remove accounts.
  3. Choose the profile that you want to remove, and then select Remove to confirm.
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How do I create a new Xbox account if I already have one?

On the console
  1. If you're not signed in, select Add new.
  2. If you're signed in, press the Xbox button  to open the guide, select Profile & system > Add or switch > Add new.
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Can I delete my Microsoft account and start again?

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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Can you completely delete an Xbox account?

Xbox accounts cannot be deleted! Xbox support can help you "Scrub" information from the account but not delete it. Accounts are usually deleted from the system after about 10 years of inactivity, so you may have to wait some time for it to delete its self.
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What happens if I delete my Microsoft account Xbox?

If you choose to permanently delete your Microsoft account, you'll also delete your Xbox profile. If you're trying to have a personal account and a game-only account, which is ideal, it's best to leave the one that's already on Xbox just to play and create another personal account to use normally.
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Can I delete my Xbox account and make a new one with the same email?

No, any Microsoft addresses in a deleted account cannot be used again.
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Does deleting Microsoft account delete everything?

If the account you want to delete is a Microsoft account, you will lose everything related to that account that is stored anywhere and you will lose access to all the services of a Microsoft account, including things like OneDrive, Office, Xbox, ... even this community forum.
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Can I create a new Microsoft account with the same email?

Multiple Microsoft accounts with the same email address can* be created.
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Can I have 2 profiles for the same Xbox account?

If you have more than one profile saved to your console, you can switch between profiles from the Home screen: Press the Xbox button  to open the guide. Select Profile & system, and then select Add or switch. Choose the profile that you want to switch to.
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How to delete Xbox account without deleting Microsoft account?

It will not actually be possible to reset your accounts Xbox achievements and all without deleting your Microsoft account. If you would like to start over you would need to create a new Microsoft account so that you can then register it with Xbox. I hope this helps.
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Can you have 2 Microsoft accounts for Xbox?

You can only sign in to the Xbox app for Windows PC and Xbox Console Companion app with one Microsoft account at a time. However, you can switch between different Microsoft accounts.
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Can I restart my Xbox account?

To reopen your Microsoft account: Go to account.microsoft.com and sign in. You'll be asked to receive and enter a security code. After you enter the code, your account will be reopened, and your Xbox profile, along with all associated games, music, and video, will be available the next time you sign in to your console.
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Should I delete my Xbox account before selling?

It is highly recommended to reset your Xbox One to factory defaults before you sell it to someone else. This will remove all accounts, games, settings, and "Home" associations from the Xbox console, and it will function like new for the next owner. Was this reply helpful?
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Does deleting a user account delete everything?

All of a user's data is deleted, unless you transfer it to another user. You might need to transfer some data, such as Gmail data or Drive files, before you delete the user. Some data isn't deleted, such as any groups the user created.
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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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Can I create a new Microsoft account?

How to create a new Microsoft account
  1. Go to account.microsoft.com, select Sign in, and then choose Create one!
  2. 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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What happens if I delete my Microsoft account?

Important: When you close your Microsoft account, your email and contacts are deleted from our servers and can't be recovered. If you use your Microsoft account with Xbox, Skype, OneDrive, or other Microsoft services, you'll no longer be able to access those services.
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What do you do if you have two Xbox accounts with the same email?

On your Xbox, go to the "My Xbox" tab, then go right once to go to your profile. Then go to "Manage Account" and then go right once. There you will be able to change your email address and password associated with your gamertag.
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Will I lose anything if I change my Xbox email?

Will I lose any of those things if I switch my email? [/quote]In that scenario, you won't lose anything but you can't directly switch gamertags between Microsoft Accounts (e-mails) when they're both assigned to a gamertag. If you haven't created another account with your other e-mail, don't.
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Does resetting an Xbox remove the profiles?

This option resets the console to factory settings. All user data, including accounts, saved games, settings, home Xbox associations, and all games and apps will be deleted.
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How do I permanently delete a 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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How many times can you change your Xbox user?

If you don't like it, you can change it once for free. Here's a way to do it on your Xbox One console: Press the Xbox button on your controller, then select System > Settings > Personalization > My profile > Customize profile.
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Will I lose my games if I make a new Microsoft account?

Game Data and purchases cannot be transferred between Microsoft accounts. If you make a new account, it will let you make a new gamertag but your data/purchases will still only be on your old one.
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