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Does Microsoft automatically create an Xbox account?

You can have an Xbox profile but not own an Xbox console. You may have accidentally created it when you sign in to account.xbox.com/profile, visiting the Xbox profile site will automatically create an Xbox profile.
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Why does my Microsoft account have an 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. In most cases, it's best if the Microsoft Store and Xbox accounts are the same.
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Does a Microsoft account come with Xbox Live?

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.
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Do I need a Microsoft account to use my Xbox?

You'll need an account to play games and access other experiences on your Xbox console, Windows PC, and Xbox mobile apps. If you don't already have an account, you can create one for free.
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How do I know if I have Microsoft account?

If you use any Microsoft services (Word, Outlook, etc.), you have a Microsoft account. You manage your Microsoft account from the Microsoft account dashboard. Tip: If you don't have an account yet, you can create one during the sign-in process.
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Can I remove Xbox account from Microsoft?

Remove your Xbox profile from an Xbox console

Press the Xbox button  to open the guide. Select Profile & system > Settings > Account > Remove accounts.
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Can I remove my Xbox account from my Microsoft account?

Unfortunately there is no way to delete only the Xbox profile from your Microsoft account.
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Can I delete my Xbox account from Microsoft?

Remove your Xbox profile from an Xbox console

Select Profile & system > Settings > Account > Remove accounts.
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Is Xbox account same as 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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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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What is an Xbox Live account?

Xbox Live is the name of Microsoft's long-running online service for Xbox consoles. If you want to play your Xbox One or Xbox Series X games online, you'll need to have Xbox Live. There's currently two different versions of Xbox Live.
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What does removing Xbox from Microsoft account do?

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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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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How do I permanently delete my Microsoft account?

To remove your account, please follow these steps:
  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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How do I delete my Microsoft Xbox account from my computer?

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  1. Go to Settings, and then select System.
  2. Select Storage.
  3. Select All Devices.
  4. Select Gamer Profiles.
  5. Select the gamertag that you want to delete.
  6. Select Delete.
  7. Select one of the following:
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What to do if you have two Xbox accounts with the same email?

On your Xbox, go to the "My Xbox" tab, then go right once to go to your profile. Then go to "Manage Account" and then go right once. There you will be able to change your email address and password associated with your gamertag. Hope this helps.
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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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Can you merge Xbox accounts?

Solution 6: Share your Xbox Live Gold subscription and content on your Xbox One console. You can't combine or merge Microsoft accounts, but if you have multiple accounts, you can share your Xbox Live Gold subscription and content on your Xbox One.
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Does resetting 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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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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Do you need a Microsoft email for Xbox Live?

You will need a Microsoft Account to take advantage of most of the services that Xbox provides – purchasing content from the Xbox Store, connecting with friends, gaming online, using cloud saves and more.
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How do I know if I have an Xbox Live account?

Press the Xbox button  on your controller to open the guide, and then go to Profile & system > Settings > Account > Subscriptions.
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Is a live account a Microsoft account?

Outlook.com, hotmail.com, live.com, or msn.com accounts are managed my Microsoft and are automatically considered Microsoft accounts.
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