How do I recover 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 retrieve my old Xbox gamertag?

Go to xbox.com and try signing in with the email address that you think is associated with your Microsoft account. If you can sign in, the email address and password you entered are valid. The gamertag that's associated with this email address will be displayed in the upper-right corner of the screen.

Do Xbox accounts 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.

How do I find my Xbox gamertag?

On Xbox console

Select your Xbox profile (or select Choose a profile and sign in to your account). Select My profile > Customize profile, and then select your current gamertag.

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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What if I can't recover my Microsoft account?

If your Microsoft account recovery request wasn't granted, you can keep trying as many times as you want, up to two times per day. We recommend that you review the guidance for filling out the recovery form before trying the form again.

Can I recover my Xbox account with my phone number?

Use the online account recovery form

Enter your Email, phone, or Skype name in the first box if you know it. In the Contact email address text box, type an email address where we can contact you or send your password reset link. Note that this email address should be different from the one you're trying to recover.

Can you recover a Microsoft account?

The recovery form is available at https://account.live.com/acsr. Collect as much information as you can about any Microsoft services you may have used with this account. The more information you can include when filling out the form, the better the chance you'll have of regaining access to your account.

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.

How do I recover my Microsoft account with recovery code?

Can you live chat with Microsoft support?

Select the product you need help with

Additional help is available if you need it, including live chat with a Microsoft specialist.

Can Xbox accounts expire?

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.

How do I merge my old Xbox account with my new one?

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.

How do I find out 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.

How do I find my Microsoft account?

Go to Microsoft account and select Sign in. Type the email, phone number, or Skype sign-in that you use for other services (Outlook, Excel, etc.), then select Next. If you don't have a Microsoft account, you can select No 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 your Xbox account your 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.

Do 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.

What is the oldest Xbox gamertag?

According to Microsoft, "e" is the first Gamertag ever created on Xbox Live, having been created on August 13, 2002. Neustadter picked the Gamertag in the early stages of Xbox Live as an abbreviation for his first name.

Are Xbox gamertags permanent?

Of course. You can keep your current gamertag with zero change in experience, and no suffix will be attached.

What happens if you 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.

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.