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Can you transfer an Xbox account to a different Microsoft account?

Unfortunately that is not possible. Xbox accounts and Microsoft accounts are essentially the same thing. Nothing can be transferred between accounts.
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How do I transfer my Xbox account to another Microsoft account?

Xbox Console Companion app
  1. Open the Xbox Console Companion app.
  2. Select Settings, and then select Sign Out.
  3. Select Sign In.
  4. Under Use another account, select the Microsoft account that you want to sign in with.
  5. If prompted, enter the credentials that are associated with that Microsoft account.
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Can you transfer an Xbox account to 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 transfer Microsoft account to another Microsoft account?

For security reasons, it's not possible to merge or combine Microsoft accounts, nor can you transfer such things as your game progress or gamertag, account purchases and balance from one account to another.
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Can I transfer my Xbox account to a Gmail account?

No, you cannot move ownership of an XBL account to a different email.
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Can't Transfer your entire Xbox Live account to another Email/Microsoft account (Needs To Be Fixed)

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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Can I unlink my Xbox account from my email?

At the top of the page, click "Your info." 3. On the next page click "Manage how you sign in to Microsoft." Then select the email address(es) you wish to remove by pressing "Remove."
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Can you change Microsoft account on Xbox without losing everything?

Was this reply helpful? You can change the primary email address of your account without losing any of your xbox progress.
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Is Xbox account linked to Microsoft 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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Can I have multiple Xbox accounts on one Microsoft account?

No. It's only possible to have 1 gamertag per Microsoft account and there is no way to transfer anything between profiles or merge profiles. Was this reply helpful?
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Will deleting my Microsoft account delete my Xbox 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 change my Microsoft account on Xbox?

Each Xbox profile is associated with ONE MS account once it is put onto that account it can not be changed. Hence NO profiles can be moved between MS Accounts. The ONLY thing that can be changed is what email address is used to sign into that account/profile.
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Does changing Microsoft account delete 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.
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How do I delete my Xbox Live account but keep my email?

try making a new gmail, then use it to make a microsoft account, then use your current profile and switch it to that one, and there you go. the xbox profile is no longer on your account.
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How to change Microsoft account?

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.
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Why is my Microsoft account different from my 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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What happens if you have two 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.
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What does removing a Microsoft account do?

Select the person's name or email address, then select Remove. Read the disclosure and select Delete account and data. Note that this will not delete the person's Microsoft account, but it will remove their sign-in info and account data from your PC.
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Do unused Microsoft accounts get deleted?

Your account might be closed or deleted

After that 60 days, your account and data expire. Your account was closed because of inactivity If you haven't signed in to your account for a long time, it might expire due to inactivity, according to the following schedule.
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Will I lose my games if I delete my Microsoft account?

If the games were downloaded or purchased with a specific account then yes, you will lose all of them by deleting the account. You would then be required to re-purchase the items when using a different account.
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Will deleting my Microsoft account delete my Minecraft account?

You use your Microsoft account to sign in to Minecraft. If you delete it, you will no longer have access to Minecraft.
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Will my email be deleted if I delete my Microsoft account?

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. Was this reply helpful?
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How many Xbox accounts can be linked?

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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Can 2 accounts have the same home Xbox?

Your home Xbox also lets you play your digital games offline. Things to keep in mind: When you add a new account to a console and don't set it to Lock it down during setup, we'll automatically make that console your home Xbox. You can only have one home Xbox at a time.
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Can 2 people have the same home Xbox?

Note You can have only one home Xbox at a time. You can share purchased games and Gold with others only on your home Xbox.
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