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Can I use same Microsoft account on two xboxes?

You can sign in to multiple devices at once, such as an Xbox One console, Xbox Series X|S console, mobile device, Windows device, or through cloud gaming. However, there are exceptions to this rule.
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How do I add a second Xbox to my 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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Can I have same account on Xbox One and Series S?

If you want to play the games on both consoles at the same time you would have to have second account to do so. Regarding your game library you would need to set one of the consoles as a home console for your main account.
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Can I have 2 home xboxes?

You can only have one home Xbox at a time. If you sign in to multiple consoles, we recommend you choose your most frequently used console as your home Xbox. If you've upgraded from Xbox One to Xbox Series X|S, make sure to designate your new console as your home Xbox.
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Can I use game pass on 2 consoles at the same time?

Can I use my Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription on multiple Xbox consoles? Yes, just like Xbox Live Gold or Xbox Game Pass for Console, you can use this subscription wherever you sign in. Your subscription is tied to your Xbox profile and not to a specific Xbox console.
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Log on to Multiple Xbox Consoles with One Account

Can you have multiple Xbox profiles under one Microsoft account?

It is possible to add other accounts to the system to also log into - whether they're from family members who might want to use the console or friends coming over to play co-op, and want to continue their own progress and collect Achievements.
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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.
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Is Microsoft account same as Xbox account?

You'll need a Microsoft account to create an Xbox account. A Microsoft account is not the same thing as an Xbox account, although you can use the same email address for both.
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Is my Xbox account separate from my Microsoft account?

Your Xbox account and Microsoft account are one-and-the-same: it is an account owned by an individual and not designed to be shared. You can either: Keep the Microsoft account and make your brother's console your home console so he'll retain access to games licensed under your account.
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What happens if I remove my Xbox from my Microsoft 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.
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Is my Xbox account password the same as my Microsoft account?

Unfortunately, these passwords are one and the same. It is not possible to have two separate like you want. The only way a different password is used for example if you MS account ended in a yahoo, g-mail domain.
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Can a Microsoft account have 2 emails?

Can I have 2 email addresses on Outlook? Outlook has a built-in feature that allows users to create more than one mailbox within their single profile so they can use different email addresses while still managing all emails through Outlook.
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Can you have 2 Microsoft accounts with 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.
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Is Microsoft account sharing allowed?

You can share your subscription benefits with up to five other people, (total of 6 people using your subscription). These people need to be inside your family group, and each person can install Microsoft 365 apps on all their devices and be signed in to Microsoft 365 apps on five devices at the same time.
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How many email addresses can you have on a Microsoft account?

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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Will changing my Microsoft password log everyone out Xbox?

No, changing your Microsoft Account password will not automatically log you out of all devices automatically, but when you log out, you will need to log back in with the new password.
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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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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.
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What happens when I unlink a device from my Microsoft account?

All that does is remove the device as being associated with your online Microsoft Account. It does not affect your ability to continue to sign into your MS account on the PC or any of it's features.
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Does resetting your Xbox delete your account?

Xbox provides an easy way to perform both actions. Warning Resetting your console to its factory defaults erases all accounts, saved games, settings, and home Xbox associations. Anything not synchronized with the Xbox network will be lost.
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Will I lose everything on my new Xbox if I reset my Xbox One?

This option resets the console to factory settings. All user data, including accounts, saved games, settings, home Xbox associations, and all games and apps will be deleted. Use this option when selling or gifting the console, or as a last resort in some troubleshooting cases.
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Does factory reset remove Microsoft account?

A reset would not remove your Microsoft Account.
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Should I delete my Xbox account before selling?

If you're planning to sell or gift your Windows 10 device or your Xbox One console, make sure you've removed all personal info from it.
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How can I tell if someone logged into my Microsoft account?

If you get an email about unusual activity on your Microsoft account, or if you're worried that someone else might have used your account, go to the Recent activity page. You'll see when your Microsoft account was signed in during the last 30 days, along with any device or app-specific info.
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