Does your Xbox account get deleted?

Before Deleting Your 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.

How long until an Xbox account gets deleted?

As long as you don't delete your Microsoft account, your data will be retained for at least 12 months after you cancel your subscription, so you can start back where you left off.

Why does my Xbox keep deleting my account?

You have a corrupted profile on your HDD. You have to remove the corrupted one and then re-download it! (Under the profile section, you will see the corrupted profile). If it doesn't work, set-up an USB as an HDD for the Xbox, remove your hard disk and then download the profile.

Does Microsoft delete old accounts?

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.

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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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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Do inactive Xbox gamertags get deleted?

Usually when an account is inactive for 5 years it is deleted. However, the gamer tag may not be released at that time. Also some people make accounts sign into Xbox.com and never play a game so the account is active. They may only use it for Netflix or other apps.

How do I access my old Xbox account?

Go to account.microsoft.com and sign in. You'll be asked to receive and enter a security code. After you enter the code, your account will be reopened, and your Xbox profile, along with all associated games, music, and video, will be available the next time you sign in to your console.

Does Microsoft delete locked accounts?

Based on Microsoft Account Activity Policy , if you haven't signed in at least once every 2 years on your account , it will be permanently deleted.

Did Xbox delete all my friends?

UPDATE: Xbox has restored the friends list functionality to Xbox Live, allowing Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S users to access the features like normal. Anyone worried that their friends list had been permanently wiped can rest easy.

Will making a new Xbox account delete everything?

If you just create a new Xbox/MS account and delete the old one, then you will permanently lose all your digital games and progress.

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.

Is my Xbox gamertag permanent?

All players can take advantage of the new update (the first change is free). If you're an existing player and want to change your gamertag, note that you may lose your previous gamertag permanently.

Can Xbox permanently ban your account?

Permanent bans are never issued lightly, and only occur after severe or repeated violations of the Community Standards for Xbox.

Is Xbox Live free now?

Get More From Your Xbox

In short, Xbox Live is free to use and gives you basic online functionality, while Xbox Live Gold has a monthly fee that lets you play games online and comes with special bonuses.

What is the G symbol on Xbox?

Your GamerScore (G) is the accumulation of points which are earned by unlocking achievements. GamerScore is a way to track gaming progress and give you bragging rights with your friends. You can see your GamerScore in your Xbox Profile via the Xbox Console Companion App (Windows) or the Xbox App (mobile).

Does Xbox Live cost money?

A subscription for Xbox Live Gold costs $10 per month (with discounts available if you prepay for three, six or 12 months).

Do old gamertags expire?

Gamertag Expiration. You must sign into Xbox Services at least once in a five-year period, otherwise you may lose access to the gamertag associated with your account and that gamertag may become available for use by others.

How long does a Xbox gamertag last?

Yes, it is 2 years now, but the gamertag has to be inactive across all Microsoft services for it to become available. It isn't just for gaming. If the gamertag hasn't signed into any Microsoft service for 2 years, then it'll become available.

Does Xbox save data from deleted games?

On the Manage storage devices screen, select: Clear local saved games. This deletes games saved to your hard drive, but they'll still be saved to the cloud.

Does closing Microsoft account affect Gmail?

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.

How do I change my Xbox gamertag for free?

Select your profile to sign in. Scroll right to Settings, and then select Profile. Select Edit Profile > Gamertag > Enter New Gamertag. Enter a new gamertag (up to 15 characters) into the space that's provided, and then select Done.

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