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How do I unlink my Microsoft account from a game?

Unlink a device from Microsoft Store
To unlink a device: Sign in with your Microsoft account at account.microsoft.com/devices/content. Find the device you want to remove and select Unlink. Review your device details and select Unlink.
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How do I change my Microsoft account on games?

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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How do I unlink Microsoft accounts from each other?

Open OneDrive settings (select the OneDrive cloud icon in your notification area, and then select the OneDrive Help and Settings icon then Settings.) Go to the Account tab. Select Unlink this PC.
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How do I change the Microsoft account linked to?

Select Start , select and hold (or right-click) the account name icon (or picture), then select Switch user. Select the Start button on the taskbar. Then, on the left side of the Start menu, select the account name icon (or picture), then select a different user to switch to their account.
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What happens when you unlink from your Microsoft account?

All that does is remove the device as being associated with your online Microsoft Account. It does not affect your ability to continue to sign into your MS account on the PC or any of it's features.
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How do I unlink my Microsoft account from fortnite?

If you still want to unlink, follow the steps below:
  1. Verify your email address.
  2. Visit your Connected Accounts page.
  3. Click REMOVE below the console or platform account you want to unlink.
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Does removing Xbox account delete Games?

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.
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Can I unlink Xbox account from Microsoft account?

To unlink a device: Sign in with your Microsoft account at account.microsoft.com/devices/content. Find the device you want to remove and select Unlink. Review your device details and select Unlink.
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How do I transfer my Xbox games to another Microsoft account?

Use network transfer to copy games and apps to another Xbox
  1. On the Xbox you want to copy from, press the Xbox button  on the controller to open the guide.
  2. Go to Profile & system > Settings > System > Backup & transfer > Network transfer and check the Allow network transfer box.
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Can I transfer my games from one Microsoft account to another?

Game Data and purchases cannot be transferred between Microsoft accounts. If you make a new account, it will let you make a new gamertag but your data/purchases will still only be on your old one.
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Can you change Microsoft account on Xbox?

Switch your profile on Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One

Press the Xbox button  to open the guide. Select Profile & system, and then select Add or switch. Choose the profile that you want to switch to. Enter the password to sign in to the Microsoft account for the new profile.
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How do I see what Apps are connected to my Microsoft account?

I finally found it today though.
  1. Sign in to Outlook.com.
  2. Click your user icon at top right.
  3. Click "View Account". ...
  4. Click "Security & Privacy" on the menu bar.
  5. There is an "Apps & Services" section there. ...
  6. You'll see a list of connected apps, you can click Edit to view/remove their access to your account.
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Can I make a new Xbox account and keep my games?

As long as you add the new email account to your current Xbox account, then set it as the primary, then remove the old one, you will be fine. 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.
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Does my Xbox account keep my games?

The digital game license is tied to your home Xbox and never expires unless you change your home Xbox. This gives you access to your digital games whether you're online or offline.
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Does deleting Microsoft account free up gamertag?

No. There is no way to completely delete and Xbox account. To free up the gamertag, you would have to change it to something else or not sign in for 5 years.
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How do I get my fortnite account back after unlinking it?

When the console is unlinked, you can relink your console account to the Epic account that has your data.
  1. Select your display name in the menu bar. ...
  2. Stay in the Epic Games website and click SIGN IN (or the silhouette icon).
  3. Choose the sign in option for the console you just unlinked and Sign In.
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How do I unlink my fortnite from my Xbox?

An Epic Games account is the same thing as a Fortnite account. To unlink: Go to EpicGames.com, log in to your account, and select Connections. Select Disconnect > Unlink under Xbox, Nintendo Switch, GitHub, Twitch, or the PlayStation Network.
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What to do if your fortnite account is already linked?

If you received this error, it means there is a restriction that prevents you from linking a new platform account if the same platform type was previously linked to your Epic Games account. To resolve this error, you can re-link your original platform account.
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Does removing Microsoft account delete files?

If you remove a user profile account, all personal files in that account will be deleted. You can find and backup your personal data in C:Users folder\ Your user profile name before removing it. But, if your account is linked to OneDrive, your files will remain as they are.
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What is my Microsoft account linked to?

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 do I manage linked accounts on Microsoft?

> Options > Accounts > Connected accounts. Select the account you want to edit. Update the email address or password of the account, and then click next.
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Is Microsoft account and Xbox account different?

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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How do I change my Microsoft account associated with my gamertag on Xbox One?

Each Xbox profile is associated with ONE MS account once it is put onto that account it can not be changed. Hence NO profiles can be moved between MS Accounts. The ONLY thing that can be changed is what email address is used to sign into that account/profile.
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