Can I use another Microsoft account?

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.

Can I have 2 Microsoft accounts with the same email?

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.

Can you 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. Then, on the left side of the Start menu, select the account name icon (or picture), then select a different user to switch to their account.

Can you have 2 users on one Microsoft account?

To add an account, tap your username and then Add account. Then just follow the prompts to add another account. Once added, you'll be able to see all of your accounts by tapping your username. To switch to a different account, you can simply tap to select it.

How do I have two Microsoft accounts on the same 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.

Another User On This Device Uses This Microsoft Account

What happens if you have 2 Microsoft accounts?

Having different accounts on a shared PC lets multiple people use the same device, all while giving everyone their own sign-in info, plus access to their own files, browser favorites, and desktop settings.

Can I use two different Office 365 accounts on one computer?

Creating a New User Login in Windows

Another option for having multiple accounts sharing one machine is to create a new user login for each person using the machine. This means that all files, browser favorites, desktop settings, and profiles will remain separate.

How do I separate two Microsoft accounts?

How many accounts can I have on my Microsoft account?

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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.

Can two users use the same computer at the same time?

Windows 10 makes it easy for multiple people to share the same PC. To do it, you create separate accounts for each person who will use the computer. Each person gets their own storage, applications, desktops, settings, and so on.

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.

How do I switch between Microsoft email accounts?

Can I delete a Microsoft account and use the same email?

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

Is Microsoft account and email the same?

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?

How can I see 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.

Can you delete a Microsoft account?

What is the difference between Microsoft account and Office 365 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.

Do I need a separate Microsoft account for each computer?

Yes, you can use the same Microsoft account on both PCs. Just add the account on the PC as a new user account.

How to get Office 365 for free?

Students and educators at eligible institutions can sign up for Office 365 Education for free, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and now Microsoft Teams, plus additional classroom tools. Use your valid school email address to get started today.

Will deleting my 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.

What happens if I remove my Microsoft account from my computer?

If the account you want to delete is a local account, you will lose everything related to that account that is stored on your computer. That will include your personal data, so be very sure to backup your personal data.

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.

How do I change my Microsoft account without losing data?

What happens if you change Microsoft account email?

Your Microsoft account will not change, just the email address of it. Feel free to ask back any questions.

How do I add a second user to my computer?

Select Start > Settings > Accounts and then select Family & other users. (In some versions of Windows you'll see Other users.) Next to Add other user, select Add account. Select I don't have this person's sign-in information, and on the next page, select Add a user without a Microsoft account.