Can you have two Microsoft Store 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.

What happens if you have 2 Microsoft accounts?

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.

How do I switch accounts on Microsoft Store?

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.

How do I add an account to my Microsoft Store?

Go to account.microsoft.com, select Sign in, and then choose Create one! If you'd rather create a new email address, choose Get a new email address, choose Next, and then follow the instructions.

How do I separate two Microsoft accounts?

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Can I have two Microsoft accounts open at the same time?

If you want to have the both account opens at the same time, you can use another browser in accessing both accounts. Another option is to use Linked ID. It is used to link the two accounts just by logging in one account, and then you can go back and forth between two accounts.

Can I use a different account for Microsoft Store?

You may use different account; however, if you start to game, you may need to have the same account on both Microsoft Store and Xbox app. If it is not necessary, then you may have the freedom to use different account. You may try creating local user for your games.

Is my Microsoft Store account the same as my Microsoft account?

The Xbox app on PC relies on two Microsoft accounts: the Microsoft Store account, and the Xbox account (your PC gaming account). The Microsoft Store account provides access to owned games, subscription benefits, and other Xbox app purchases made by that account.

Is Microsoft Store the same as a Microsoft account?

When you sign in to your Microsoft account, you have an all-access pass to Microsoft's premier services. If you use any of these services, you should already have a Microsoft account: Outlook.com, Office, Skype, OneDrive, Xbox Live, Bing, Microsoft Store, Windows, or MSN.

Can you change your Microsoft account without losing everything?

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 to switch Microsoft accounts on PC without losing everything?

Can I have 2 Xbox accounts on one Microsoft account?

You can only sign in to the Xbox app for Windows PC and Xbox Console Companion app with one Microsoft account at a time. However, you can switch between different 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.

How many Microsoft accounts can you own?

Yes you can have two different Microsoft accounts on the same computer/device.

How do I have two Microsoft accounts on the same computer?

Sure, no problem. You can have as many user accounts on a computer as you like, and it doesn't matter whether they are local accounts or Microsoft accounts. Each user account is separate and unique.

Why does my Microsoft Store account keep switching?

Has anyone else logged into your PC, or do you have a separate account? It may be defaulting to that account. Try changing the permissions for the different account. Alternatively, you can remove that account which will remove all associated apps and documents saved under that account.

Do you need a Microsoft account to download from Microsoft Store?

You'll need to sign into the app with your Microsoft account. To check if your PC is authorized, see Manage your devices for Microsoft Store.

What is the difference between a Microsoft account and an email account?

What is a Microsoft account? 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.

Why can't I use my personal account in Microsoft Store?

Settings > Accounts > Family and other users > Other users > Add someone else to this pc. Once added, sign in to your personal account and try to sign in to Microsoft Store with the same account and see if it works.

Can you have more than one Microsoft account 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.

Is the Microsoft store account different from the 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.

How do I create a second Microsoft account on my Xbox?

Can I play on 2 Xboxes at the same time?

Yes, You can use the same account on both - you can even access your games and saves (although you will need to download them on to that Xbox).

How do I unlink my computer from the same Microsoft account?