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Can I have two Microsoft accounts open at the same time?

You can have different accounts open in different browsers or in different sessions.
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Can you use 2 Microsoft accounts at the same time?

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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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 set up two Microsoft accounts on one computer?

Add people to a home PC
  1. Select Start > Settings > Accounts > Family & other users.
  2. Under Other users, select Add someone else to this PC.
  3. Enter that person's Microsoft account information and follow the prompts.
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How can I have 2 Outlook accounts open at the same time?

Add a Second Email Account to Your Outlook on the Web
  1. Right-click (or Control + click on a Mac) on the Folders link in the left pane. Then choose Add shared folder.
  2. Enter the name or email address of the account that you want to add. ...
  3. Then click Add.
  4. The account now appears in your left pane.
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Can I stay signed in to two Outlook accounts at once?

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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Can I have two Office 365 accounts on one computer?

Microsoft 365 Family can be used by up to six people. Each person on the subscription can install Microsoft 365 on all their devices and be signed in to five devices at a time. Microsoft 365 Personal can be used by you. You can install Microsoft 365 on all your devices and be signed in to five devices at a time.
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How do I access multiple Microsoft accounts?

If you are already logged into an account, click your photo or name icon in the upper right corner. Click Sign Out: Click Switch to a different account. Example: If you are using Chrome, open Firefox and sign into the new Microsoft 365 account.
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How do I open two Office 365 accounts at the same time?

Google Chrome:
  1. Open Google Chrome to log into one Office 365 account.
  2. Open the menu (the three lines in the top right corner) and select New Incognito window.
  3. After the New Incognito window opens, log into your other Office 365 account.
  4. The keyboard shortcut to open a New Incognito window is Ctrl, Shift, and the N Key.
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How many Microsoft accounts can you have on computer?

Yes you can have two different Microsoft accounts on the same computer/device.
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Can you use the same email for two Microsoft accounts?

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 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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What is the difference between Microsoft account and Office 365 account?

A Microsoft Account can be used to sign into Microsoft 365 home plans such as Microsoft 365 Personal, for access to Office applications, including the consumer version of OneDrive. With a Microsoft Account, Microsoft controls and manages all of the configuration and settings of the Identity platform.
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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. Select the Start button on the taskbar.
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How do I manage multiple Microsoft accounts?

Shift lets you set up all your Microsoft accounts to operate simultaneously. All you have to do is download Shift, then add each app and login as separate shortcuts. You'll choose a color to go with each login and provide your username and password for each.
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How can I see all of my Microsoft accounts?

From a Windows 10 device where you're already signed in, select Start > Settings > Accounts . Under Email & app accounts, you'll see the usernames associated with your device.
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How do I keep accounts separate in Outlook?

On the Outlook menu, click Preferences. Under Sidebar, clear the Show all mail account folders check box.
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Is my Office 365 password the same as my Microsoft account?

Your Outlook.com password is the same as your Microsoft account password. Go to Microsoft account security and select Password security. As a security measure, you might be prompted to verify your identity with a security code.
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Is Outlook account same as Microsoft account?

Outlook.com, hotmail.com, live.com, or msn.com accounts are managed my Microsoft and are automatically considered Microsoft accounts. This means any changes you make to this account is carried through all Microsoft services such as XBox, Skype, or Onedrive where you also use this account.
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Do I need a Microsoft account and an Office 365 account?

A Microsoft account is usually required to install and activate Office versions 2013 or later, and Microsoft 365 Family or Personal. You might already have a Microsoft account if you use a service like Outlook.com, OneDrive, Xbox, or Skype; or if you purchased Microsoft 365 or Office from the online Microsoft Store.
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Should I have multiple Microsoft accounts?

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.
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What happens if you 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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How can I tell if I have 2 Microsoft accounts?

Sign in at account.microsoft.com and click on 'Your Info' > 'Manage how you sign in to Microsoft' to check if you have other email address or alias that is listed on your Microsoft account.
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Is a Microsoft Office account different to a Microsoft account?

Your Microsoft Account is not your Business Office 365 account, they are two completely different accounts. One is owned by you as an individual and the other is managed by your company.
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Is your Windows account the same as your Microsoft account?

"Microsoft account" is the new name for what used to be called a "Windows Live ID." Your Microsoft account is the combination of an email address and a password that you use to sign in to services like Outlook.com, OneDrive, Windows Phone, or Xbox LIVE.
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