How do I download 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.

How do I completely download my Xbox account?

Press the X button  on your controller to sign out, confirm, and then select Download Profile. At the bottom of the Download Profile screen, select Download Profile. Enter the email address of the Microsoft account that's associated with your Xbox profile. If you don't know it, see the Lost Account Solution.

How do I redownload my Xbox One profile?

How do I transfer games from my old Xbox account?

How do I find my old Xbox account on my new Xbox?

Go to Settings > Account. Scroll right to Your Information, and then select Account Security. The Microsoft account that's associated with your Xbox gamertag is shown on the right side of the screen.

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Are old Xbox accounts 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 find my original Xbox account?

Go to Settings > Account. Scroll right to Your Information, and then select Account Security. The Microsoft account that's associated with your Xbox gamertag is shown on the right side of the screen.

Can I download a game from another Xbox One account?

Important You can download, play, and share your digital games on any Xbox console without having to switch your home Xbox. This is handy if you have a second console or play on a friend's console. Everyone can enjoy your games if the console is online and everyone is signed in to the Xbox network.

Can you transfer Xbox games from different accounts?

You can't. Games are owned by the account (profile), so when that account is logged in, it can play games it owns, even if it isn't on its home system. Other people on its home system can play it.

Can you transfer Xbox profile to another Microsoft account?

Unfortunately that is not possible. Xbox accounts and Microsoft accounts are essentially the same thing. Nothing can be transferred between accounts.

What happens if I remove my account from my Xbox One?

If you delete the profile on the Xbox console all your data and achievements will be lost.

Does deleting your Microsoft account delete your Xbox profile?

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.

How do I download from my Microsoft account?

Does your Xbox account save your progress?

While you're connected to the Xbox network, saved games are automatically stored in the cloud. If you use your Xbox profile to sign in to a different Xbox console, your saves are available from that console.

How do you link two Xbox accounts?

Select Settings > Accounts. Sign in to the Xbox network (most linked accounts require it), choose a social network from the list, press Link and then follow the prompts.

Can I have 2 xboxes on the same account?

While other devices allow you to sign in simultaneously, you can't sign in to more than one Xbox 360 console at a time. This includes during backward compatibility gaming sessions. While using the Xbox 360 emulator on your console, you can't be signed in to another Xbox 360 console at the same time.

How do I link my Xbox accounts to the same game?

Select Add new, and then add both accounts to your Xbox One. Step 2: From there, you must make your gameshare partner's Xbox One your “home Xbox.” Go to Settings > Personalize > Make my home Xbox. Step 3: In that menu, register the system as your default device.

Is my Xbox account the same as my Microsoft account?

A Microsoft account is not the same thing as an Xbox account, although you can use the same email address for both.

Is my Xbox account also a Microsoft account?

Yes Microsoft and Xbox accounts are same. You may be prompted to set up the Xbox profile upon which you will be able to login to Xbox app.

How do I retrieve an old email account?

Can you recover an Xbox account with just the username?

Some users think that it is possible to recover an Xbox Live account if we have the associated Gamertag. Sadly, it is not the case. Even if you have your associated Gamertag, you would need the linked Email ID (and password) to access your account.

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.

How do I find details of my Microsoft account?

From a Windows 10 device where you're already signed in, select Start > Settings > Accounts . Under Email & app accounts, you'll see the usernames associated with your device. Also see Change or reset your Windows password.