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Can I link my Microsoft accounts?

For security reasons, it's not possible to merge or combine Microsoft accounts, nor can you transfer such things as your game progress or gamertag, account purchases and balance from one account to another. Microsoft personal accounts and Microsoft 365 work or school accounts can be used side by side.
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How do I transfer my Microsoft account to another Microsoft account?

In WIndows you can change the MS account by first changing it to a Local Account at Settings > Accounts > Your Info > Sign in with a Local Account Instead. Let it convert, restart PC then go back to the same place to Sign in with a MS account instead and add your new MS Account. Feel free to ask back any questions.
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Can you link your Microsoft account to another email?

Sign in to Manage how you sign in to Microsoft. If you're having issues signing in to your Microsoft account, see Microsoft account help for more info. Select Add email or Add phone number. Follow the instructions to add a new email address or phone number to your Microsoft account aliases.
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How do I merge two Xbox accounts?

You can't combine or merge Microsoft accounts, but if you have multiple accounts, you can share your Xbox Live Gold subscription and content on your Xbox One. To do this, make sure that all of your accounts are on the same Xbox One console, and then select that console as your home Xbox.
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How do I sync my Microsoft account?

Manage your sync settings on your computer
  1. In Microsoft Edge, select More options > Settings > Profiles > Sync.
  2. You'll see a list of the features and data types available for sync. Select the toggles along the right side of the screen to turn sync on or off for each feature.
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Windows 10 tutorial: Link local account to a Microsoft account

Can I use same Microsoft account on two computers?

Yes, you can use the same Microsoft account on both PCs.
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What is Microsoft account sync?

When Sync settings is turned on, Windows syncs the settings you choose across all your Windows 10 devices that you've signed in to with your Microsoft account. Note: You can also sync your settings for a work or school account if it's allowed by your organization.
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Can you link 2 Microsoft accounts?

If you are a Microsoft 365 subscriber, you can have multiple personal and work or school accounts set up in Outlook. There are many different types of email accounts you can add to Outlook, including Outlook.com or Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo, iCloud, and other Exchange accounts. Learn more.
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Can you transfer data from one Xbox account to another?

On the Xbox you want to copy from, press the Xbox button  on the controller to open the guide. Go to Profile & system > Settings > System > Backup & transfer > Network transfer and check the Allow network transfer box.
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How do I transfer my Xbox account to another account?

Xbox app for Windows PC
  1. Open the Xbox app.
  2. Select your gamerpic in the top-right corner, and then select Sign Out.
  3. Select Sign In.
  4. Under Use another account, select the Microsoft account that you want to sign in with.
  5. If prompted, enter the credentials that are associated with that Microsoft account.
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Can you change the email on your Xbox account without losing everything?

If you do change the primary email to your sons which is totally possible. Do not remove your email from the account. Leave it there as a secondary email. If you remove the email from the account completely, you will lose access to the email.
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How do I find all 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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Is a Microsoft account the same as a Microsoft email?

A Microsoft account is an email address and password that you use with Outlook.com, Hotmail, Office, OneDrive, Skype, Xbox, and Windows. When you create a Microsoft account, you can use any email address as the user name, including addresses from Outlook.com, Yahoo! or Gmail. What is a work or school account?
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What happens when you switch Microsoft accounts?

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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Can I use my old Microsoft account on a new computer?

There's an option for you to use your existing Microsoft account if you're having a new computer already. In order for you to this, during the initial setup for your new computer, you'll be given options such as Create a Microsoft account and Create a Local account, choose the one to create a local account.
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Can you transfer games from Xbox to PC?

Then, simply log into your Xbox Live/Microsoft account and your Xbox Play Anywhere games will be available to download. On your Xbox, games will show as “Ready to Install” under “My Games and Apps”. On your Windows 10 PC, games will appear in “My Library.”
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Can I purchase a game on one account and then access it from a different account on the same console?

As long as that account is logged into the Xbox, any other account on that Xbox can play that game. You can have multiple accounts logged into the same Xbox at the same time. You are only able to play the games on the Xbox the account is logged into though.
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Can two Xbox accounts have the same Microsoft account?

You can not have 2 gamertags on the same email/ MS account. The best thing to do is to contact xbox support by going to support.xbox.com and give them the gamertags and if they can verify ownership of the accounts they can tell you what the email is that is associated with the gamertag. Was this reply helpful?
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How many Microsoft accounts can you have on one computer?

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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What happens when accounts are synced?

When you sync. You can find and update your synced info on all your devices, like bookmarks, history, passwords, and other settings. You can sign in automatically to Gmail, YouTube, Search, and other Google services. If you're signed in before sync is turned on, you'll stay signed in.
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Why should I turn on sync?

Sync is one of the most valuable additions to any mobile operating system. Sync is what enables us to keep information automatically synchronized across phone, tablet, laptop and desktop computing devices so that we can continue working and playing from any device we pick up.
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How do I sync all devices?

Setting up your Android device

Tap Settings. Tap Synchronization Settings. Tap Sync methods to reveal the available options.
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What is the difference between a Microsoft account and a Windows account?

A Local Account Exists on Your Windows Computer Only

A Microsoft account exists on the internet, and you can access it on a range of devices, including computers, phones, and the Xbox family of consoles.
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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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How do I manage two Microsoft accounts on one computer?

Select Start > Settings > Accounts > Family & other users. Under Other users > Add other user, select Add account. Enter that person's Microsoft account information and follow the prompts.
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