Can I delete my Xbox account and start again?

Before Deleting Your Account

Before you completely delete your Xbox Live account, you should know that once you request deletion, it's gone forever – and that includes all your games, funds, subscriptions, and everything you have on the account.

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

No, any Microsoft addresses in a deleted account cannot be used again.

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.

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.

Can you delete Xbox account without deleting Microsoft account?

Deleting or removing an Xbox profile is not possible and they're correct that you will be needing to close or delete your Microsoft account to do so.

How to Delete Xbox Account 2023 (Permanently!)

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.

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.

How long until an Xbox account gets deleted?

As long as you don't delete your Microsoft account, your data will be retained for at least 12 months after you cancel your subscription, so you can start back where you left off.

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.

Can one Xbox have two accounts?

Separate accounts for everyone

Creating accounts for everyone also means they can earn their own Xbox achievements, maintain their own friends lists, and customize their Xbox profiles. Every individual in your household can have their own security, privacy, and safety settings that you manage as the organizer.

How do I delete my Microsoft account and create a new account?

Select Start > Settings > Accounts > Other users. Select the person's name or email address, then select Remove. Read the disclosure and select Delete account and data. Note that this will not delete the person's Microsoft account, but it will remove their sign-in info and account data from your PC.

How do I completely reset my Microsoft account?

To reset your PC, go to Start > Settings > Update & Security > Recovery > Reset this PC > Get Started. Then, select Keep my files, choose cloud or local, change your settings, and set Restore preinstalled apps? to No.

Can I create a new Microsoft account with the same email?

Multiple Microsoft accounts with the same email address can* be created.

How do I reset my Xbox account but keep it?

Under Settings, select System and then select Console Info. Under Console Info, select, Reset Console. After selecting Reset Console you'll be presented with two options: Reset and remove everything and Reset and keep my games and apps.

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.

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. That's a lot of information to keep track of, and when you change your GT there is an age old issue of verification.

How many Xbox accounts can I make?

Up to 9 other profiles on that console can be added and use the Gold beneifts that the Home profile uses with no limitations unless of course you want to set limitations for kids and things of that nature.

How many times can you make an account Home Xbox?

You can switch your home Xbox up to five times in any one-year period.

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?

How long will Microsoft keep deleted accounts before permanently deleting it?

Use the Microsoft 365 admin center to delete a user account

It can be recovered within 30 days after being deleted. After 30 days, the user account and mailbox are permanently deleted and not recoverable. To delete a Microsoft 365 or Office 365 work or school account, see Delete or restore users.

How many times can you change your Xbox user for free?

The following are important things to note before changing your gamertag: If this is your first time changing your gamertag, you can change it one time for free.

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.

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.

How do I recover a deleted user account?

In the admin center, go to the Users > Deleted users page. On the Deleted users page, select the user that you want to restore, and then select Restore. On the Restore page, follow the instructions to set the password and select Restore.

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.