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Can I use a different email for Xbox?

You can use any of your aliases to sign in to Microsoft services or your Windows and Xbox devices, and you can select any of them for sending and receiving email. Your aliases share a single password. You can also add a different email address (such as your partner's email) as a way to verify sign in information.
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Can you put an Xbox account on a different email?

Scroll down the page to the “Account info” section, then click on the “Edit account info” link on the right. The “Manage how you sign in to Microsoft” page appears. Click on “add email” within the “Account alias” section. Type in the new “email address,” then click on “Add alias.”
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Can I use a different email for Microsoft account?

When you create a Microsoft account, you can use any email address as the user name, including addresses from Outlook.com, Yahoo! or Gmail. If you already use an email address and password to sign in to Microsoft devices and services like the ones mentioned above, then you already have a Microsoft account.
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Can you change the email on your Xbox account without losing everything?

All the progress on the Xbox and in the cloud will be saved as long as it is not erased. Therefore, you can change the email and register the device on the Google account so the device can be found.
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How to transfer an Xbox account to a different Microsoft account?

To do so:
  1. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide.
  2. Select Profile & System > Add or switch > Add new.
  3. Enter the email address for the Microsoft account that you want to add, and then select Enter. ...
  4. Enter the password for your Microsoft account, and then select Enter.
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How To Change Email Of Xbox Account (Series X, S & Xbox One)

Can I change my email address without creating a new account?

Most email services do not allow you to change your existing email address. In order to change your email address, you'll need to create a new account. You can use the same email service you've been using, or you can take this opportunity to switch to a service that better meets your needs. Decide on an email service.
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Is it OK to have two Microsoft accounts?

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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How many email addresses can I have with Microsoft?

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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Is Gmail and Microsoft account the same?

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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Does Xbox allow multiple 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.
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Can you add an account on Xbox without an email?

No Sorry, each new gamertag requires an email account.
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How do I unlink my Microsoft account from my Xbox?

Sign in with your Microsoft account at account.microsoft.com/devices/content. Find the device you want to remove and select Unlink. Review your device details and select Unlink.
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Will deleting Microsoft account delete my Gmail?

Deleting your Microsoft account will not affect your Gmail account. You can add an @outlook.com alias to the Microsoft account and just remove the Gmail address. Then you will still have a Microsoft account.
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How do I unlink my Gmail from Microsoft?

Unlink your address

Scroll down, then tap Settings. Tap the Gmail account you'd like to unlink from your other account. In the "Linked Account" section, tap Unlink account.
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Can I change my Microsoft account to Gmail?

If you're moving from Outlook to Gmail, follow these steps:
  1. Set Up Gmail (Bare Bones) When you're ready to switch over to Gmail, consider how you want to use your new Gmail features. ...
  2. Migrate Your Emails and Contacts. ...
  3. Keep Your Old Account Up. ...
  4. Customize Your Experience.
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Is it safe to have more than one email address?

Rather than using just one email address for all purposes, consumer protection experts say you're better off with several email addresses and using each one for a specific purpose.
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Is it okay to have more than one email address?

There are many reasons why one may need multiple email accounts. In fact, it is best practice to separate your emails when you have an online presence. You can choose to have one for each, personal and work life. The separation of email accounts is an effective way to prevent sending emails to the wrong person.
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How do I create a second email address?

Step 1: Open your primary Gmail account.
  1. Step 2: Click on your profile picture.
  2. Step 3: A dropdown menu will appear. ...
  3. Step 4: Enter the email address of your second Gmail account. ...
  4. Step 5: Google will then ask you for your password. ...
  5. Step 4: From there, click on “Create an account”.
  6. Step 6: A form will pop up.
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Can you get banned for having multiple Microsoft accounts?

Yes. If you are banned for having multiple user accounts, your primary account is banned as well.
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Can you delete an Xbox account and make a new one with the same email?

No, any Microsoft addresses in a deleted account cannot be used again. Why do you want to delete the account?
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Can I use the same phone number for different Microsoft accounts?

According to the user from the answer below, you can add the same phone number for your multiple accounts, but you need to enter the security code after adding your mobile number to the second account (While trying to login to your second Outlook.com account).
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What happens if I remove my email from my Microsoft account?

Removing an email account from Outlook doesn't deactivate the email account. If you want to deactivate your account, talk to your email account provider. Once you delete an account from Outlook, you'll no longer be able to send and receive mail from that account in Outlook.
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Is it bad to delete an email account?

Delete any unused account. A dormant email account is a security weakness you don't need. In fact, finding and deleting all the old accounts you don't use, from social media profiles to photo-sharing sites, is one of the easiest ways to protect your privacy and security.
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Is Google Account linked to Microsoft account?

At this time, you cannot use your Google credentials to sign in to your Microsoft account, but you can use your Gmail address as a way to prove who you are. To add your Gmail address as a way to sign in, go to Manage how you sign in to Microsoft.
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