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Can you use the same email for a different Microsoft account?

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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Can I have 2 Microsoft accounts with the same email?

If you are a Microsoft 365 subscriber, you can have multiple personal and work or school accounts set up in Outlook. There are many different types of email accounts you can add to Outlook, including Outlook.com or Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo, iCloud, and other Exchange accounts. Learn more.
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How many Microsoft accounts can you have per email?

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 transfer my email from one Microsoft account to another?

After adding and confirming the new email address, on your Microsoft account page, just select "Make this the primary email address". About transferring data to another account, nothing can be transferred between accounts. You cannot transfer your data to another account.
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Can you create a Microsoft account with an existing email?

You can create an Outlook.com or Microsoft account with a new email address or use an existing email address from a third-party email account, such as Gmail or Yahoo, but there are certain limitations when using a third-party email address as the primary alias for your Microsoft account.
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Is Microsoft account and Gmail the same?

Can I have 2 different Microsoft accounts?

You can easily switch between your work and personal Microsoft accounts with multiple account support in the To Do Android and Windows app. To add an account, tap your username and then Add account. Then just follow the prompts to add another account.
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How do I create a new Microsoft account if I already have one?

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.
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Can I change my email address without creating a new account Microsoft?

Can I change my Outlook email address? You can change your Outlook email address by using an alias or by changing your display name. If you want to change your primary mail account, you will have to create a new mailbox.
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What to do if your email is already a Microsoft account?

Enter another email or phone or get a new Outlook email." You will get this message if the email or phone number you are trying to add is already tied to another Microsoft account. You will need to use an alternate phone number, an alternate email or create a new one.
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How do I transfer everything from one Microsoft account to another?

Enter the Control Panel in the search box.
  1. Select System on the interface.
  2. Click Advanced System Settings.
  3. Choose Settings under the User Profiles.
  4. Choose the profile you want to copy, and then click Copy to.
  5. Select Browse to or enter the folder name, and then click OK.
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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.
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Can I use Gmail for Microsoft account?

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When you create a Microsoft account, you can use any email address as the user name, including addresses from Outlook.com, Yahoo! or Gmail.
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Can I delete a Microsoft account and use the same email?

No, any Microsoft addresses in a deleted account cannot be used again.
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Does deleting Microsoft account delete email?

Important: When you close your Microsoft account, your email and contacts are deleted from our servers and can't be recovered. If you use your Microsoft account with Xbox, Skype, OneDrive, or other Microsoft services, you'll no longer be able to access those services.
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How do I unlink my email from my Microsoft account?

How do I remove my email account?
  1. Open Settings.
  2. Under Accounts, select the email account you would like to remove.
  3. Tap Delete Account.
  4. Select Delete from this device or Delete from all devices. .
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Can you reuse a Microsoft account?

After deleting an account, it is not possible to recreate an account with the same name and domain. Microsoft does not recycle email addresses. See the last note of this article: https://support.microsoft.com/account-billing/c... Kind regards.
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Can I close my Microsoft account and open a new one?

Regarding your question, you can create another account without deleting the one that is already created, obviously creating it with different data.
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Can you make a new Microsoft account after deleting it?

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.
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How do I separate my Microsoft account?

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 many Microsoft accounts can you own?

Yes you can have two different Microsoft accounts on the same computer/device.
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What happens if you use the same Microsoft account on two computers?

Yes, you can use the same Microsoft account on both PCs. Just add the account on the PC as a new user account.
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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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Why can't I use a work email for a Microsoft account?

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What does this mean? If your organization uses Office 365 or other business services from Microsoft that rely on Azure AD, and if you've added a domain name to your Azure AD tenant, users will no longer be able to create a new personal Microsoft account using an email address in your domain."
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Why do I need a Microsoft account?

Your Microsoft account lets you manage everything all in one place. Keep tabs on your subscriptions and order history, organize your family's digital life, update your privacy and security settings, track the health and safety of your devices, and get rewards.
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Do I need Microsoft 365 to use Word?

The good news is if you don't need the full suite of Microsoft 365 tools, you can access a number of its apps online for free, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, Outlook, Calendar, My Content, Skype, Designer and Clipchamp.
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