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Can two Xbox accounts have the same Microsoft account?

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. However, you can switch between different Microsoft accounts.
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Can you use the same Microsoft account for two Xbox accounts?

Hello, no you only need one live account. The account that has the XBox Live subscription will go on the second console and make that the home. They both should be able to play and have all of their saves too.
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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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Is your Microsoft account different from your Xbox account?

The Microsoft Store account provides access to owned games, subscription benefits, and other Xbox app purchases made by that account. The Xbox account is used for game streaming access, in-game purchases, achievements, and friends.
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Can you have 2 Xbox accounts on the same XBox Live?

Yes, you can have multiple accounts on an Xbox.

Each account will have a main Xbox associated with it though, which can be changed. If an account is on its main Xbox, anyone on that Xbox can play the games owned by that account, from their account.
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Can two Xbox accounts share games?

What are the limitations of game sharing? Game sharing on Xbox allows only two people to share their libraries at once. If you want to add a third person to the list, you need to log your friend's account out and stop sharing the library with them.
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Do I need to buy Xbox Live for each profile?

In order to achieve full functionality, both accounts need their own subscription.
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Is Xbox account tied to Microsoft account?

To use Xbox features and services, your Xbox profile is required to be linked to a Microsoft account. Keeping your account info updated makes it easier for Microsoft/Xbox to contact you when something comes up, and it helps avoid problems when trying to make purchases from the Microsoft Store.
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Is my Xbox account connected to my Microsoft account?

Use an Xbox 360 console

Go to Settings > Account. Scroll right to Your Information, and then select Account Security. The Microsoft account that's associated with your Xbox gamertag is shown on the right side of the screen.
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What happens if you have two 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.
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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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Can you have two users of a Microsoft account?

Add people to a home PC

Select Start > Settings > Accounts > Family & other users. Under Other users, select Add someone else to this PC. Enter that person's Microsoft account information and follow the prompts.
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Can I have 2 Microsoft accounts with the same email?

A Microsoft account and a Microsoft 365 for Business account are two completely separate accounts and while you can use the same address for both (since they authenticate to two different realms), you never should. It can really affect both Windows and your Microsoft 365 access.
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Can I unlink my Xbox account from Microsoft account?

It is not possible to remove your Xbox account from one Microsoft account and put it into another Microsoft account.
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Do I lose my Xbox account if I close my Microsoft account?

If you choose to permanently delete your Microsoft account, you'll also delete your Xbox profile. If you're trying to have a personal account and a game-only account, which is ideal, it's best to leave the one that's already on Xbox just to play and create another personal account to use normally.
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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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How many users can use an Xbox Live account?

Up to five users will be able to fully enjoy all Microsoft services for sharing expenses. We tell you everything we know about this new feature. The Xbox Game Pass family plan will allow us to share membership and all Microsoft services with up to 4 people (a total of 5 in each group).
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How many Xbox accounts can you have on your Xbox?

Up to 9 other profiles on that console can be added and use the Gold beneifts that the Home profile uses with no limitations unless of course you want to set limitations for kids and things of that nature.
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Does Xbox Live have a family plan?

Note At this time, Game Pass Friends & Family is only available in Colombia, Chile, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, New Zealand, South Africa, and Sweden. Xbox Game Pass Friends & Family is a Game Pass plan that allows up to five friends and family members to share Game Pass Ultimate benefits.
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Can you make a new Xbox account with the same email?

Using the same email address to sign in to Xbox allows you to manage your settings and billing information through a single account.
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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 Microsoft account be shared?

If you've purchased Microsoft 365 Family, you can share your subscription benefits with up to five other people in your household, at no extra cost. Sign in to your Microsoft account, Sharing page. Be sure to use the same Microsoft account that you used to set up your Microsoft 365 Family subscription.
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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.
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How do I separate two Microsoft accounts?

Please, follow the next steps one by one.
  1. Go to: https://account.microsoft.com to sign in to your son's account.
  2. Go to: More Account Option > Edit Profile > Manage.
  3. Check how you sign in to your Microsoft Account and find your account listed on the page.
  4. Remove it.
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How can I tell if I have two 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. Hope this helps.
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