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How do I merge my Microsoft and Xbox accounts?

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. Microsoft personal accounts and Microsoft 365 work or school accounts can be used side by side.
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How do I merge my Xbox and Microsoft Store?

Launch the Xbox app and sign in with the Microsoft account you use for Xbox. Select your gamerpic, then select Settings. Under Account, select Change my Microsoft Store account. Follow the on-screen instructions and sign in to the Store with the Microsoft account you use for Xbox.
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How do you link accounts to your Xbox account?

Link an account using Xbox Game Bar
  1. Press Windows logo key  + G to open Game Bar.
  2. Select Settings > Accounts.
  3. 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.
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What do I do if I 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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How do I link my Microsoft account?

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  1. Log in on Microsoft Learn, or Microsoft Q&A.
  2. Click on your profile like the screen below.
  3. Go on "settings" in the left menu.
  4. On Account management, click "add account" and link to an empty mail address.
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Can I combine two Microsoft accounts?

Can I transfer my Microsoft account to another account?

In WIndows you can change the MS account by first changing it to a Local Account at Settings > Accounts > Your Info > Sign in with a Local Account Instead. Let it convert, restart PC then go back to the same place to Sign in with a MS account instead and add your new MS Account.
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Is your Microsoft account the same as your email?

A Microsoft account is an email address and password that you use with Outlook.com, Hotmail, Office, OneDrive, Skype, Xbox, and Windows. When you create a Microsoft account, you can use any email address as the user name, including addresses from Outlook.com, Yahoo! or Gmail. What is a work or school account?
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Can I merge my Microsoft accounts?

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. Microsoft personal accounts and Microsoft 365 work or school accounts can be used side by side.
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Can a Microsoft account have 2 Xbox accounts?

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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Can you delete an Xbox account and make a new one with the same email?

No, any Microsoft addresses in a deleted account cannot be used again.
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How do I transfer my Xbox profile to another Microsoft account?

Xbox app for Windows PC
  1. Open the Xbox app.
  2. Select your gamerpic in the top-right corner, 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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What accounts are linked to 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.
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How many accounts can you link to Xbox?

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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Is Xbox account and Microsoft account the same?

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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Does Xbox games save to Microsoft accounts?

All game progress is saved to the Xbox Live cloud under your Microsoft account. You do not need an Xbox console to play or save your games. To take advantage of this free service, sign into your game with your Microsoft Account.
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Why wont my Xbox connect to Microsoft Store?

Try to do a soft factory reset without removing any games and apps. Press the Xbox button to open the guide. Select Settings > System > Console info > reset then keep my games and apps. NOTE: This will delete the profiles on your account, make sure that you remember the email and password to your account.
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How do I remove my Xbox account from my Microsoft account?

Go Settings, Apps, scroll down to Xbox Live and click on it and on Uninstall. Was this reply helpful? I believe the simplest answer to this is that your Xbox ID is just another user ID for your Microsoft Account.
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Can I separate my Xbox account from my Microsoft account?

Short answer, no. Your Xbox account and Microsoft account are one-and-the-same: it is an account owned by an individual and not designed to be shared. You can either: Keep the Microsoft account and make your brother's console your home console so he'll retain access to games licensed under your account.
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Can you change your Xbox email without losing everything?

Will I lose any of those things if I switch my email? [/quote]In that scenario, you won't lose anything but you can't directly switch gamertags between Microsoft Accounts (e-mails) when they're both assigned to a gamertag. If you haven't created another account with your other e-mail, don't.
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Can you merge two Xbox accounts on fortnite?

There is no way to merge two Epic Games accounts.

Player Support is unable to assist with requests for merging accounts. If you want to connect an Xbox, PlayStation, or Switch account to your Epic Games account, go to your Accounts Connections page to do so.
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Can you have 2 Microsoft accounts with same email?

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 you have 2 Microsoft accounts with the same number?

I'm here to help you the best way I can. According to the user from the answer below, you can add the same phone number for your multiple accounts, but you need to enter the security code after adding your mobile number to the second account (While trying to login to your second Outlook.com account).
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Will deleting my Microsoft account delete my 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. Was this reply helpful?
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Is my Gmail my Microsoft account?

First of all, they're different accounts. Your original Gmail address is your Google account, and it gives you access to Google's services and devices. Even if it's associated with a Gmail address, your Microsoft account is a different account that gives you access only to Microsoft's devices and services.
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What happens if I delete Microsoft account?

Things You Should Know

If you delete your Microsoft account, you will lose everything associated with the account. You have a grace period of 60 days to reactivate your account, but you can't retrieve deleted data. To delete your account, navigate to the "Close my account page".
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